“Re-examine all you have been told in school, or church, or in books…” - Walt Whitman The encounter I had this weekend left me pondering some larger questions about life. I began to think about the term “paradigm shift” as I sat with my wife talking over a beer at a favorite brewpub in Glenwood … Continue reading QUESTIONING EVERYTHING
Tag: mental health
ADDICTION & RECOVERY
"Addiction is giving up EVERYTHING for One thing; Recovery is giving up ONE thing for EVERYTHING." - Unknown Short and sweet today. This quote just needed to be put out there for someone. If you have a someone in your life - consider passing it on to them if you think they’re open to receiving … Continue reading ADDICTION & RECOVERY
THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – Part 3: Oxy, Ice, and …
INTRO TO THIS SERIES If you are just now finding me, there are several previous posts inspired by my rehab process, and I’m including links at the beginning and end to each post for those who find this interesting. In Part 1, I shared a brief “Intro” to this series, and rather than repeat it … Continue reading THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – Part 3: Oxy, Ice, and …
THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – PART 2: Granting Access to the Wound
INTRO TO THIS SERIES If you are just now finding me, there is a Part 1 where I share a brief “Intro” to this series. Rather than repeat it here, I’ll share the link below. Please feel free to go there if you’d like a better idea of where I’m coming from. Part 1: Facing … Continue reading THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – PART 2: Granting Access to the Wound
THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – PART 1: Facing the Knife
INTRO TO THIS SERIES I recently went through knee replacement surgery… Oh! You thought I meant that kind of “rehab”. No no… not that kind, but what I am learning through the recovery process has been very powerful as I consider my career working with people dealing with addiction issues, poor or destructive mindsets, and … Continue reading THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN REHAB – PART 1: Facing the Knife
DOORWAY TO RECOVERY
(My view of the doorway as I sat in my truck the morning of my surgery) I’ve had two separate experiences over the years that seem to tie together as I consider the concept of "change", and they consistently come back to the forefront of my mind and impact me to this day. I wouldn’t … Continue reading DOORWAY TO RECOVERY
MAKING PEACE WITH THE ELEPHANT
If you’ll allow me to set the stage through some brief family history, I’m going to write about brokenness, the art of kintsugi, fingerprints, and those damn elephants that wreak havoc in the living rooms of our life. Interesting combination huh? I’ve always strived to be a transparent person; to let people know I rarely … Continue reading MAKING PEACE WITH THE ELEPHANT
WHY WAIT FOR THE BOMB TO GO OFF?
Several years ago, I took a turn down a path that began a process where I started questioning the “truths” of my life. No topic was safe from this examination process… my childhood… truths about the family I grew up in… religious traditions I’d been a part of for several decades… goals I was chasing… … Continue reading WHY WAIT FOR THE BOMB TO GO OFF?
REVISITING THE IN-BETWEEN
Several years ago, I wrote a post titled “The In-Between”. Those who have followed my blog for a while may remember it. I’ll add the link to the end of this post for those curious. To give a brief description of what the In-Between is, it’s that place we come to on the trail, long … Continue reading REVISITING THE IN-BETWEEN
ACCOUNTABILITY
Before I get too far into this, I want to acknowledge there are always exceptions. This is not a perfect position to take in all circumstances. I realize over the years of dealing with people in crisis, the best message I can give them is one where they can see the ability to take back … Continue reading ACCOUNTABILITY