Sober and Happy Holidays!

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   The Holidays can be a challenging time for millions of people recovering from alcohol and drug addictions. People, places and things around holiday festivities can be triggers for relapse.  Here are some tips you may consider that may…

In Love With Being in Love?

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Are you in love with being in love? Well, to some extent, we all are. Being in love is one of the greatest joys of life. Let’s look a little deeper into this question; are you in love with the idea of being in love or do you want to be truly…

Is Positivity Contagious?

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Unquestionably, Undeniably, Palpably, Transparently, Emphatically -”YES!” I love to spread and receive positive energy equally! My salvation has always been my keen ability to attract positive people into my life! Most recently, with…

How to Eliminate Disappointment and Heartbreak

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“He cheated on me. I've been through anger and grief. Now I am feeling intense pain, like a knife being twisted in my heart.” ~Anonymous Facebook Post A broken heart is probably one of the most painful experiences this life has to offer.…

"You're as Beautiful as You Feel"

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I’m still exhilarated from experiencing “Beautiful,” the Carole King Musical on Broadway yesterday. The incredible music that magically touched my soul is not the only aspect of the performance which is causing me to feel this way.  A…

Conformance and Judgment

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On the day after Bruce Jenner’s interview with Diane Sawyer, thoughts come to mind. Not just about what feelings Bruce has had to live with throughout her life, but about conformance, judgment and labeling. It’s really quite simple.…

The "Stuff" They Did't Teach You About Finding A Fulfilling Career

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One of my favorite postings involves a picture of Albert Einstein with the caption "I didnt say half the stuff people said I did." Whether he said it or not someone wisely observed that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly…

Who is the Patient’s Advocate?

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At a recent meeting of patient safety professionals a small group of nurses huddled around where I was sitting, and one began to share a story about how hard it is to advocate for patients.  She explained that a woman who was in labor was…

Self Imposed Limitations

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I've been saying for years now, “Learn what you need to know so you can enjoy life”, and although I've been a huge advocate for learning, I've also been struggling with this HUGE concept. Throughout my journey developing the idea behind…