This is not a new topic here, as you will notice when you browse the archives. But it is important to review periodically, at least I believe it is. Each day we are bombarded by millions, trillions, zillions of information, sensory information. This includes sights, sounds, touch, smell, tastes, our environment is recorded by every…
Hello my fellow spiritual travelers. This is a quick note to update you on some changes that are a comin’. I have been working on an appointment calendar. When you click the Pay Now Buttons on my Services page you will be taken to PayPal. On this page you can opt to use your credit…
The dictionary would define a teacher as someone who instructs, provides training regarding defined subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, history, and extended studies. Teachers teach. Is that all there is to being a teacher? No. What does it take to be a teacher? This has become a subject of research. One book that…
Do you know what you want in a therapist, coach, mentor, or sponsor? Would you choose someone who has a similar history? Would you feel more comfortable with someone who does not know about your background, you in general and has never experienced a similar life? Some important considerations when seeking out a person to…
I have added a Google Notice for the keyword “spirituality” to keep an eye on the various topics concerning this word. In the course of checking out the alerts I get once a week there is one title that showed more than any other: Spirituality versus Religion. There is no versus, comparing spirituality to religion…
I have answered a request to add three support resources to my Emergency & Recovery Directory. The services include a support group site with counseling services, a mental health resources filled with articles about living with depression and finding the best options for you, and a resource for eating disorders. Each site is filled with…
Step 2 We will continue where we left off in Step 1. If you have practiced the breathing and attention techniques you are familiar with the sensations that occur within your body and the thoughts that run freely. Perhaps you gave up at the first or second attempt? This is normal. When I first began…
Step 1 Mindfulness can be frightening to one who has lived in shadows, hiding from self and the world. Hence the concept of step 1 to mindfulness. Tuning out happens when there is too much external stimuli, trauma from screaming, berating, physical assault, can create a shut down in our body’s system. It becomes…
Self-healing is not about just healing your pains, grievances, traumas, or nightmares. Others have been involved in your life, the course of it, the events in which you were a part of. Grief, pain, the thing of nightmares is brought to those who share your journey. With time and willingness to heal these moments will…
In Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meeting rooms there are small posters situated around the room with a variety of sayings, as there are for many other 12-step fellowships. Each statement is worded in a way to bring about an aha moment, hope that life will improve, or some other idea to the person who…
