Addictions
TRUST
It is OFFICIAL; I have now been sober longer than I drank. This milestone almost seems surreal and I find myself wondering how I got here, to today. I remember those agonizing months, weeks, days and hours before I made THE decision. The decision I was out of control, the decision to live or to die, the decision to walk into a room and tell a bunch of people that I was an alcoholic. I remember those agonizing hours, days,… Read More
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEONARD COHEN
“Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.” ― Leonard Cohen
TOMORROW THE PAPERBACK COMES OUT
Hard to believe it’s been almost a year since the book came out. Tomorrow the paperback will be released. All that Gratitude and Trust for $8.50. So, if you’ve been holding off on buying it, or know of a friend or two who could use some affirmations now is the time. Thank all of you who have been supportive of our book, podcasts and all else we try and do. We are grateful. GRATITUDE AND TRUST ON AMAZON “We… Read More
MISFIST
It happened AGAIN! I have been clean and sober for 22 years, 347 days. I know by the hatred, the dread, and all the excuses I come up with not to attend large parties that I am NOT comfortable in those environments. You know the company xmas parties, milestone birthdays, the parties where there is lots of alcohol and lots of falseness. You have probably been to one or two of them yourself. I never was good at these so… Read More
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. –James Madison
THE SELF INDUCED VICTIM
Recently I had a rough day. A day where I took everything personally. “Why is everyone out to get me?!” A day where I drowned in the pool of assumption for hours. “Help!” A day where temper tantrums were a plenty. “I never get my way!” Oh yeah. I also assigned magical qualities to someone. “He should know better!” Yep it was on of those days. A Zachary Special Victim Unit kind of day. That’s right everyone. I’ve got a… Read More
Addictions, Appreciation, Clarity, Compassion, Courage
MEMORIAL DAZE
May 19th Tracey and I recorded a podcast with Randy Cohen. An enjoyable visit with an interesting man. During a break I rather casually mentioned that it was the anniversary of my fathers death. “Today? May 19th?” Tracey asked. I answered “Yes, in 1954. Two days before his 60th birthday.” It had quietly and almost clinically occurred to me. We nodded respectfully and the conversation moved on. It was one of those moments when a memory surprises you by its… Read More
Addictions, Kindness, Life, Living Fully, The Right Stuff
AFTERCARE
Last Sunday I woke up really early after an extended trip, stepped on the scale and found my nibble was showing. I’d picked up a few extra pounds and I could feel it. Not good. Not life threatening but a lapse in my food discipline just a hair past acceptable. When Tracey and I began working on the book I had applied the affirmations to my food issues. I was thrilled with the results. I dropped almost 30 pounds… Read More
YOUR IDENTIFICATION PLEASE
I had an interesting dream a few nights ago. I was on stage in a vast auditorium with many balconies and elaborate old – world decorations. It was difficult to see. I was blinded by a powerful spotlight. I felt a strong desire to get past the formal setting. I was smiling, trying to block out the light so I could see the audience and let them know that I considered them friends. A little like a nervous kid… Read More
Addictions, Self-Worth, The Right Stuff
ALLOW
Allow; to let do or happen, to permit, to grant, to make provision for. The word allow historically had negative connotations attached to it for me. A rigidity would happen in my body and mind when I would think of or hear the word allow. Even today, it can conjure up images of patriarchal men oppressing women and children, of mothers controlling their children, of abusive husbands maintaining control over frightened wives. I don’t think that allow is always… Read More