When Life Narrows
Somewhere in the last year I read a post on social media that said, “You can have a thousand problems in your life, until you...
Expectation and Frustration
William Shakespeare is attributed to saying that “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” The Second Noble Truth of Buddhism is expressed as “Desire is...
Simplifying Life
On my ever expanding journey of recovery I’ve come to many crossroads and haven’t always gone in the right direction. That’s ok, I’m only human,...
Saying Goodbye to SAMPSON
2/3/2012 – 12/30/2022 SAMPSON – Spring of 2021 On December 30th, 2022 we had to say goodbye to the dog that literally saved my life,...
Pain Chronicles
Dealing with chronic pain is absolutely miserable. You can do everything you can to cope with it, manage it, and there remains a singular irrevocable...
The Woods
There are certain things that I do to manage everything that’s happened in my life. Anyone who has been around me for even a few...
Epiphany and Reconciliation
While much of this blog, even as intermittently as I post, is about supporting others seeking to find, maintain, and strengthen their path of recovery;...
Control within Chaos
Given everything that is going on in the world, I thought it appropriate to relay some of my own experiences and some of the things...
Recognizing Growth
For anyone who knows me, they’ll know that the Serenity Prayer holds significant meaning to my recovery. While the understanding of it has developed and...
Life Lessons…
On occasion life gives us a lesson that can’t easily be ignored. Recently, I’ve been making an effort to focus on a healthier lifestyle with...