darryl duke author
An Important Part Of The Here And Now
“It’s been said that we should live in the moment because we can’t change the past and the future is not guaranteed. I agree somewhat. But it’s been my experience that living in the moment, and trying to be a better person than we were before, is an important part of the here and now. … Read more
Changing Ourselves and Our Journey
We become a different person the moment we decide to. Although it is only the beginning of what can be a new journey in our lives. This decision is already a change from who we were before. However, it’s important to remember that we were never evil people. True, we sometimes displayed behaviors that were … Read more
An Experienced Path
“The path of recovery, whether it be from mental illness, addiction, or both. Cannot be measured by time, but it can be measured by our experiences. The triumphs we have that give us greater self-confidence. The love for ourselves that we develop along the way. The failures that provide us a chance to learn and … Read more
Working On Happiness
An excerpt that ties in with something else I wrote about in my book, Facing Our Fears. My infatuation with Julia Roberts and how it had to do with my fears and insecurities. I have become much better at turning my day around and feeling good about myself. But there was a time in my … Read more