Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog
We don’t have to be anonymous to find meaning and greater happiness in life.
An excerpt from my book, Facing Our Fears. I hope you like it. “Identity: I want more people to love themselves and be happy with who they are, but we need to be careful not to let just one thing define us. For example, those in recovery shouldn’t let their substance-use disorders define who they … Read more
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
“If you’re reading this something must have caught your attention—and maybe there’s even a reason for it? My hopes are that whatever the reason, the words alcoholic and god don’t deter you from reading the entire book. This is because my story isn’t about alcoholism and addiction and has nothing to do with the God … Read more
“It can appear to others that we’re doing fine. That we’re all right. But inside we know differently. Sometimes life, for different reasons, leaves us feeling emotionally dead. We just don’t show it. Giving and receiving love can help. But it’s not always a cure. Sometimes we need something else. Sometimes we need something more. … Read more
