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Robert Muller, Prophet Of Hope - By Ed Runci- Thoughts on My Inner Child - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Dan HaysA good friend emailed me a while back and asked about my experience of the "inner child" on my road to healing. My inner child, who I called Little Danny, was an integral part of the book I had written, "Freedom's Just Another Word." My friend wondered if my experience of that inner child had ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Seeking Guidance from God in Today's A.A.? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Seeking Guidance from God in Today's A.A.? “Go with the Winners” and Follow the Original Akron A.A. “Christian Fellowship” Program Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The following verses from the Book of James show specifically why and how to seek the wisdom of God. As ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - AND WHO HEALS ME? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Keith BrayAnd Who Heals Me? Over a year ago, I went on a journey to look at some real fuzzy philosophical questions. “Who Am I?”was dealt with years ago, but “What Is My Purpose?” remained vague. I went on a real journey to discover what it is about past employment that I loved and was good at, and ...
Views: 19(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Drugs Work - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Aaron PeterDrugs have become an important element in the history of medicine to cure or increase the immunity in humans against various diseases. Due to continuous innovation, research and development in the past 4-5 decades, drugs are now available to cure majority of diseases. When taken in prescribed ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Top 3 Reasons That Make Meth So Horribly Dangerous - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Serj SaganWhenever we hear something on the news about the “war against drugs,” meth is almost always mentioned as well. We hear about how badly it is spreading. For those of you who are around meth then you know that it is spreading throughout our neighborhood, our friends, even spreading to our kids. ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Mental Addiction of Prescription Drugs! - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Narek YegoyanAll over the world millions of people are going through changes, it can be either mental or physical damage that has caused them to change their lives drastically. But today new methods are used to relieve these problems. People of all ages are being prescribed medication, it may seem simple to ...
Views: 16(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Advantages of Multi-Panel Drug Test - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Aaron PeterDrug testing at homes, workplaces, schools, and sports is important as it helps to identify drug addiction among teenagers, employees, students, and athletes respectively. Performing drug testing using multi-panel urine drug test is easy, convenient, and provides quick results. Multi-panel urine ...
Views: 18(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - MORE on THAT FIRST STEP (forgivenes/living help) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Keith BrayMORE-THAT FIRST STEP (forgiveness) As usual, my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons has hit a very good topic with this week's Idea Engineer. Recently I did a blog on that first step that sparked very good response. Response indicates that it caused some thought, and I love to do that internally ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Keith BrayNO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN Man, those words flowed from the lips of my old football coach Mr. Fleming many years ago. I still remember them well. Back then, you knew exactly when the pain would end (right after practice) and after playing a while, you got smart and learned you in deed could make gain ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - WANT A USEFUL LIFE? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Keith BrayWant A Useful Life? Well, here I sit well into a new year. Over this period, I love to take time to reflect back, look at journals that go back many years, and appreciate the journey that has unfolded and what was the underlying motivation to take the journey I continue on. To the headline ...
Views: 31(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming Anxiety: The Importance of Emotional Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Ron FrederickAnxiety is a common problem that plagues a lot of people. Many times people are only remotely in touch with their feelings. We divert our attention from our feelings by texting, surfing the net, zoning out in front of the television, or getting overly involved in work or other distractions. We ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Overcome Seven Obstacles to New Year's Resolutions Success - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Peggy FergusonI love the New Year. I feel like I am the threshold of a new year. I am glad that there is a week between Christmas and the New Year because it gives me a chance to recover, regroup, and rethink. Of course, I would like to think of a new year as a fresh, blank, Big Chief Tablet to write whatever ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What is an Intervention? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Dean SunseriIntervention means to interfere in the affairs of another person in order to bring about a positive change. The common use today in the mental health field is to interfere in life of a person who is in a self-destructive cycle. Most of the time, the self destructive cycle has to do with habitual ...
Views: 27(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming Sexual Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from JJ SempleHave you ever watched TO CATCH A PREDATOR, the Dateline-NBC show with Chris Hansen. The show that breaks for commercial with the guy lying face down on the ground and a policeman’s knee in his back. These men, the ones busted on Dateline-NBC, don’t seem able to control themselves. And ...
Views: 46(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING: Belief And Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Jason ColemanOvercoming A Gambling Problem involves many techniques and methods. Some are simple, some more complex. Some are external,such as our actions, and others are internal. Today, we'll be covering two internal aspects: Belief and Attitude. As you read on, you're going to discover how to better ...
Views: 37(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Change Your Internal/External Environment If You Are Addicted to Porn - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Jay VanIf you are someone who has become concerned about your ever increasing interest and focus on pornography use, you may be able to stop porn addiction by changing your environmentally externally and internally. It will require a great deal of thought and consideration about the external environments, ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Tired. A matter of acquiescence or despair. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bill White“Tired.” Just pause for a moment and ponder the word. Actually, it’s a very deep state of mind and heart, isn’t it? I mean, we all know what it’s like to be tired and ready for bed after a long day. However, I’m presenting the word within the context of being emotionally, mentally, and ...
Views: 43(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Neptune: Alcoholism, Addictions & Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Carmen Turner-SchottA girl who is twelve years old comes home from school and notices that her father is acting strange. She can smell something on his breath as he starts to talk and begins slurring his words. She is aware that something is wrong. Her father begins to tell her that she is fat and needs to lose ...
Views: 44(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Recovery: What are your Re-Covering? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Dean SunseriWhen I use to run an outpatient substance abuse program, there were many standard phrases that we spoke often, such as, “How long have you been sober?,” “Do you have a sponsor?” or “I am in recovery.” What does that really mean to be in recovery? Were you hurt in an accident, and are ...
Views: 39(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Stop Drinking at Home - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from David RoppoI know that you’ve been led to believe that alcohol addiction is a brain disease or that it’s a life-long affliction that can never really be overcome. However, nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, there is absolutely no empirical evidence to even suggest such a thing! Sure, the ...
Views: 43(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - LYING TO FEEL ACCEPTED - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Keith BrayLYING TO FEEL ACCEPTED I blog frequently for several reasons. I have “journalled” or blogged for years as a part of my life recovery. Simply, it lets me get things that are on the inside to the outside. I was taught that this was healthy behaviour and guess what? It helps. Honest sharing is ...
Views: 47(6 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Two Things You Can Do Now To Reduce Your Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWe know that once Thanksgiving is over, we will be having an increase in our stress. This yearly event, when the demands for our time, energy, money, and other resources increase exponentially, and our stress levels rises accordingly, is lovingly known as "the holidays". And each year, we just ...
Views: 49(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Six guidelines on how to improve your patience and tolerance for your family during the holidays - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost people experience a great deal of stress in that period of time between Thanksgiving and New Years, fondly known as “The Holidays”. Many of us, find ourselves becoming irritable, with our patience and tolerance stretched to the limit. Much of the impatience and intolerance involves ...
Views: 60(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Helping the Alcoholic You Love to Total Sobriety - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Angie LewisTo help the alcoholic you love you first must help yourself. You will never be able to help the alcoholic until you help yourself. Alcohol addiction tends to involve everyone the alcoholic is in contact with on some kind of level. Those who are in the path of the alcoholic, usually a spouse, ...
Views: 52(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Addiction and Divorce - They Have More in Common Than You Think! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Vanaja GhoseIt just so happens that our society currently has the highest rates of divorce and addiction that it has ever had. It may seem at first like these two things have absolutely nothing to do with one another, but when you take a closer look you realize that trying to get away from an addicting ...
Views: 41(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - David Hassehoff's Alcohol Addiction – A Common Problem Often Easily Solved Says Michael George - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Michael GeorgeAddiction strikes an untold number of people across all walks of life. For many, alcohol addiction and drug addiction can be a slow, perhaps more acceptable form of suicide masquerading as addiction. Addiction can take many forms; from alcohol to drug addiction, food to gambling addictions and ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How A Life Coach Can Help With Chocolate Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Amanda MillerIn my first session with a client we explored what made her realise that her chocolate consumption had become a problem, and the trigger for her to seek help from a Life Coach rather than her Doctor or a nutritionist. She had said that she eats when she feels depressed, she feels unattractive and ...
Views: 46(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Alcoholics Anonymous: Great Organization For Alcoholics - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThroughout the entire day, should you feel the urge or necessity to drink alcohol or over indulge in alcohol consumption or suffer from memory lapses associated to alcohol, then the bad news is that there’s a high possibility of being an alcoholic. But the good news is--there's a cure and with a ...
Views: 42(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Avoiding Your Feelings by Focusing on Your Partner - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Margaret PaulWe all have many addictive ways of avoiding feeling our painful feelings and taking responsibility for them. Some of the ways are obvious, such as using substances and processes. Some of the ways can be very subtle.Leon often struggled with feeling empty inside. Inner emptiness is a symptom of a ...
Views: 54(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Family Dynamics of Addiction Exposed: Identifying The "Real Problem" and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMany non-addicted spouses complain about how their addicted significant other is driving them crazy, making them depressed, or leading them toward suicide or homicide. These comments only illustrate the destructive nature of the family dynamics of addiction. The addicted and non-addicted spouses ...
Views: 66(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Supporting your Partner in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Rodney StrangeIf your spouse is entering recovery, you still have a tough road ahead you. The recovery process can be just as difficult for the spouse as for the addict. Your responsibilities may seem overwhelming, and your partner may even demand more than you can give. In any case, the most important thing is ...
Views: 57(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Mirror Reflects Hunger Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jan DeniseMirror Reflects Hunger Within Two out of three Americans are overweight, making obesity the second leading cause of preventable death. Instead of eating less, we spend $35 billion a year on weight loss products. We're not stupid; we're in pain. We have an emptiness, a yearning, a hunger … ...
Views: 65(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - LET BYGONES BE BYGONES - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Keith BrayHow to Let Bygones Be Bygones In working with others, I coach clients and sponsees to find tools and answers to issues that prevent them from having the abundant life they want. Things that prevent us from living the life we want and can live are common. Living in the past and collecting new ...
Views: 66(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Alcohol Dependency - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWhen you reach a point in your life that you realize that alcohol is creating problems, then you know that a change is required. Some people drink far more than the doctor recommends but are completely happy with the effect upon their life and their health, and that's fine; you are the person ...
Views: 78(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - One More Essential Tool For Preventing Relapse in Early Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost non-addicted people have routines and organizing structures in their lives that help provide stability. An addict's lifestyle is often one of chaotic instability and disorganization. A general lack of structure and routine contributes to this disorganization and chaos. An addicted ...
Views: 87(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - From addiction towards healing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Roger FontaineWhat are the steps to take to go from addiction towards wellness? This is the question which this article addresses as I outline the steps which my personal recovery took and which has been truly a miracle in my life and in the effects on those which I affect daily, mostly including my wife and ...
Views: 75(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING NOW: 10 Steps You Can Take To Stop Gambling Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Jason ColemanWhen you absolutely must stop gambling right now, here are 10 steps you can take today. STEP 1: GET RID OF YOUR MONEY If you want to stop gambling right now, the first step begins by stopping to carry money. This includes credit cards, debit cards, access to bank accounts, checks, loans, etc. ...
Views: 87(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Addiction and Recovery: Do You Need Detox After Relapse? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWhile most people realize that relapse is a common experience for addicts in recovery, they often do not know how to get back on track after relapsing on alcohol or other mood altering drugs. Although relapse is commonplace, it is predictable, and thus preventable. For many recovering people ...
Views: 74(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Siblings - The Forgotten Ones - How Siblings Get Hurt - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Judy HerzanekThe Parable of the Prodigal Son While he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with compassion the father ran to the son, threw his arms around him and said, "Welcome home." His son had come to his senses. "Let's have a party!" His brother refused to come ...
Views: 82(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - WILL THEY FIND OUT? (Or do they already know?) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Keith BrayWILL THEY FIND OUT? (Or do they know?) I sit here today a relatively content man. That is the result of a journey to change that I found the courage to start some 15 years ago. Today, the constant worry about will they find out or even worse, do they already know is gone. What a relief! What's ...
Views: 63(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Addiction to Video Games - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Margaret PaulEd consulted with me because he was concerned about his 16 year-old son. "He doesn't have any friends. I'd like to spend more time with him but there doesn't seem to be anything he likes to do.""How does he spend his time?" I asked."Playing video games."Betsy consulted ...
Views: 69(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING: The #1 Mistake Compulsive Gamblers Make In Recovery (And How You Can Avoid It) - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Jason ColemanTwo men walk into 12 step meeting. One will leave gambling in his past forever. The other will be forever controlled by his addiction to gambling. There are many mistakes we can make during recovery. We've all made a mistake or two. We're given so many rules to apply in so little time, a ...
Views: 63(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING: The 7 Immutable Laws To Stopping Gambling Dead In Its Tracks - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Jason ColemanIf you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem or addiction, then please read this article very carefully. You can win the battle against gambling. Everyday hundreds of people do just that. And there are thousands more maintaining their gamble free lifestyles. This article ...
Views: 70(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Couple Communication: Back to Basics To Improve Your Relationship and Restore Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peggy FergusonOne of the most important tools to develop or restore communication skills is the use of “I” messages. "I" messages are not as likely to elicit defensiveness. They actually increase the probability that your message(s) will be heard. With this simple change in how you communicate with your ...
Views: 97(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming A Crack Habit: The Hardest Substance To Kick - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsCrack is a designer drug. It was designed to be extremely addictive and it is. While it's certainly possible to recover from a crack habit, know that it'll be a major challenge and that you'll need all the help and support you can get. It won't happen overnight. Recovery from crack is a lifelong ...
Views: 72(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Recovering From Anorexia -- Learning To Trust Food - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsAnorexia is an addiction to food deprivation. While anorexics do eat, they derive pleasure from limiting and restricting their calories, sometimes to the point of starvation. Anorexia can cause serious health problems as the body struggles to cope with an absence of nourishment. The challenge of ...
Views: 71You must read the article to rate it. - Recovery From Binge Eating -- Learning Moderation - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsRecovery from a food addiction requires the practice of moderation rather than abstinence with respect to food.Moderation can be more difficult to learn and practice than abstinence. The first step, especially if you are overweight or obese, is to see a physician. Your doctor will perform an ...
Views: 62(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Addiction - True Life Purpose Revealed - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from David RoppoDo you suffer from Identity Theft? Are you an imposter in your own shoes? Discover how to unlock the secrets of your true life purpose. You know, I was searching the web the other day and I ran across an article by a well known self-help guru. The article was titled “How to uncover your True ...
Views: 81(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 10 Stop Smoking Self-Hypnosis Affirmations to Help You to Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Nancy PhilpottAs you begin your smoke free life, it is important to constantly remind yourself of why you quit smoking. An excellent and effective way to do this is to use a form of self-hypnosis. Stop smoking hypnosis can be used at all stages of consciousness. You don’t have to be in a deep trance in order ...
Views: 94(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - HOLISTIC HEALTH/BALANCE - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Keith BrayHOLISTIC HEALTH/BALANCE “Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.” — Andrew Weil, MD Health is wholeness, and health is multi-faceted. When major areas of health are addressed, balance results. With an MD ...
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