Managing Stress
One of the largest threats to our well-being is stress. Stress is part of life. You promote your well-being by learning to manage stress. “Optimal” stress helps stimulate and activate […]
Read MorePrinciple vs. Pleasure
Thomas Jackson said, “I like liquor—its taste and its effects–and that is just the reason why I never drink it.” For Jackson, the pleasure of drinking felt dangerous, so to […]
Read MoreCultivating Spiritual Intelligence
I’ve just finished reading Cindy Wigglesworth’s book, “SQ 21: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence.” See my previous blog on Ms. Wigglesworth’s groundbreaking work. Ms. Wigglesworth defines spiritual intelligence as […]
Read MoreHonest Recovery
Gary King once said, “There is no such thing as an inconsequential lie.” Honesty is so important to a successful life of recovery it deserves special emphasis. It is a […]
Read MoreThe Next Right Thing
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” A fundamental human challenge is to do what is right […]
Read MoreSpiritual Intelligence
Think of wise, kind, courageous people in your life. Perhaps they include a family member. Perhaps great spiritual leaders like Jesus or the Buddha. Perhaps other great leaders like Gandhi, […]
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