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I love the mornings when I have nothing to do that day except take the dog for a walk. I’m off work, away from my job of helping people with addictions and mental health issues, and relaxed. A job that, although I love most days, practicing self-care is a much-needed component. I have learned how … Read more
I’m 28 years sober today. It was never about not drinking again. It was about living again. Living a life of spiritual, personal, and emotional growth. I have experienced my share of ups and downs. And I faced a lot of fears. But I found true happiness along the way. I define true happiness as … Read more
While listening to, The Greatest Love of All. A song about Muhammad Ali, my teenage role model, and why I started boxing at 15, saddened me this morning. We could certainly use more people like him in this world today. Even though he is no longer here, he inspires me to do my best to … Read more
With another new year beginning. I look back to see how much growth I have achieved over 2022. (This growth is spiritual, personal, and emotional.) And what I need to improve on to be the best person I am capable of being. (See Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.) I also look back at all the things … Read more
“The day I chose to love the world and its wonderful people, didn’t come easy or happen overnight. Maybe it began in the days when I didn’t know what love really was. Not knowing and then knowing, helps draw a much more helpful comparison. But when I finally learned to love myself unconditionally. Then, and … Read more
