Finding A Happy Balance

Research shows that some people have an imbalance of neurochemicals in their brains responsible for happiness and a sense of well-being, which I believe I am one.  I’m sure this played a major role in why I liked alcohol so much, well, for a while anyway. As the fears and insecurities I had in my life … Read more

Adventures With The Boogeyman

I like to tell people in early recovery that we should look at sobriety as an adventure, filled with fears and uncertainty, but also wonderful discoveries. Some of these discoveries help us to grow and understand ourselves better, two important ingredients for greater happiness, while others help us with our fears and believe we can … Read more

The Here and Now

“We need to work on overcoming our fears and insecurities. It helps us to become stronger and find greater happiness. Life can be scary at times for different reasons, including our past.  And perhaps more frightening when we think about our future. However, all we really have is the present. Living in the here and … Read more

Inspiration

Inspiration can be defined as “Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul.” Sometimes we find this type of inspiration through people, a TV show, a magazine article, or a song. And sometimes we have to search within ourselves. But no matter where we find it, inspiration can help us focus on the good … Read more