Self-Centered Pride
“Guilt aims at self-destruction and pride aims at the destruction of others.” Grapevine June, 1961. Pride, as related in the 12 Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, leads the Read More …
Category: Self-Help
Finding Your Sense of Purpose
Guest Blogger, Patti Clark; www.thiswayupbook.com “When we align our thoughts, emotions, and actions with the highest part of ourselves, we are filled with enthusiasm, purpose and meaning. Life is rich and Read More …
How Undisciplined Are You and Four Steps You Can Take to Improve
“Happiness is dependent on self-discipline. We are the biggest obstacles to our own happiness. It is much easier to do battle with society and with others than to fight our Read More …
Don’t Entertain Those Addictive Thoughts
Written by Ms. Dee, Guest Blogger You know those thoughts that fly at you trying to convince you to drink or telling you you’re a boring Read More …
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Our England is a garden, and such gardens are not made By singing:—”Oh, how beautiful!” and sitting in the shade… ~Rudyard Kipling, “The Glory of the Garden” Springtime is almost Read More …
It’s Hell in the Hallway
“I don’t think I can keep looking at this stuff, Buster,” she informed him, handing the camera to her brother. “It makes me want to drink either more alcohol or Read More …
Doing the Next Right Thing, Do You Know What that Is?
“With integrity, you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity, you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt.” Zig Ziglar If Read More …
Calm as We Face the Storm
The wise man in the storm prays to God, not for safety from danger, but for the deliverance from fear. It is the storm within that endangers him, not the Read More …
Finding My Way
“NOT UNTIL WE ARE LOST DO WE BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND OURSELVES.” —Henry David Thoreau This writing thing makes me feel so insecure it scares me. I sent my manuscript out to Read More …
Five Suggestions for a Healthy, Confident Self-Esteem
“Our self-respect tracks our choices. Every time we act in harmony with our authentic self and our heart, we earn our respect. It is that simple. Every choice matters.”– Dan Coppersmith Read More …