alcoholism

Overcoming Obsessive Thinking

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The word obsess comes from the Latin word obsidere, one meaning of which is “to besiege.” Being someone who has, at times, obsessed over something, I can say that if we’re not careful, thoughts can besiege our minds, take us out of the present moment, and rob us of any enjoyment we might otherwise experience. … Read more

Maybe Our Dreams Do Come True

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I celebrated 21 years of continuous sobriety this month. I went from calling myself a high-bottom alcoholic to a recovered alcoholic, and at some point, I called myself a self-proclaimed alcoholic. But eventually, it no longer mattered what I called myself. The bottom line is that I was a problem drinker who needed to be … Read more

My Ego Is Just Fine Thank You

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The definitions listed below are why I think most people’s troubles come from insecurity and not ego like many spiritual gurus state. insecurity: 1. uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence ego: 1. A person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance. 2. The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious … Read more

Love Can Be Both Easy And Hard

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It wells up inside of you. An emotional pain that’s hard to describe but easy to feel when someone you tried to help is suddenly gone. Especially when it was a special person who was easy to love. You go from feeling shocked and sad to just feeling deep sadness. The question changes from “Why?” … Read more

I Should Video Tape This

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I recently watched several old VHS tapes with recordings of the family on them and cried more than a few times as memories of moments gone by came rushing back. Some of these recordings were from the family vacations my wife and I took our son and daughter on, while others showed us doing different … Read more