Resentment
"Holding anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." Gautama Buddha Resentments arise from failed expectations. You expect people or situations to differ from what…
Autonomy and Interdependence
We need each other to get by. From the day we are born to the day we die, we depend on each other for our survival and well-being. Yet we must also take care of ourselves, as we are each…
Intentional Living
Personal growth and recovery do not happen by accident, but as a byproduct of intentional living. A life of recovery is a life that is lived on purpose, mindful of our moment-to-moment intentions. Growth occurs by making a conscious commitment to…
A Way of Being
Spiritualty-- A way of being That leads to A way of doing Describing spirituality is like describing the taste of water. Words can point to the experience, but in the end, we must directly experience spirituality for spirituality to…
Managing Vulnerabilities
We are accountable for living a “No harm” life. We do this by first taking a careful inventory of our character vulnerabilities, noting those that particularly fit us. It is only through self-awareness that we can then take accountability for…