In a relationship, there are those wonderful times when things go smoothly for both people, and neither person needs to focus too heavily on the concept of detachment. But…

One day when I was new to recovery from chemical dependency, I looked around at my living situation, my job, my relationships. Nothing felt right. A chronic sense of…

Most of us want to be liked. We want other people to think of us as nice, friendly kind, and loving. Most of us want the approval of others.…

“Enroll in this weight loss program and you’ll lose thirty pounds in five days!” “Come to this free seminar and after spending one hundred dollars on books you’ll be…

Too often, we try to gain a clear perspective before it is time. That will make us crazy. We do not always know why things are happening the way…

You may have heard this saying: “Unless you’re the lead dog, the view never changes.” Not everyone is the lead dog. Not everyone is the CEO or leading man.…

Some of my feelings have been stored so long they have freezer burn. — BEYOND CODEPENDENCY There are many sources of pain in our life. Those of us recovering…

Stop making excuses for other people. Stop making excuses for ourselves. While it is our goal to develop compassion and achieve forgiveness, acceptance, and love, it is also our…