CHANGE IS GOOD We use reasons to explain away why we don't want to do something different; reasons why we don't want to change. If we know that doing something different might help the situation, not doing something different is called "stupid." The best reason why has never solved the problem. Often reasons why are understandable, however what is not understandable is why we feel the need to have our lives dominated by reasons why we didn't do something different instead of focusing on … [Read more...]
Addiction is a Spiritual Dis-Ease, WOMEN in RECOVERY
October 11, 2012 by
Addiction is a spiritual disease. ... Because addiction is a direct assault against the Self, it is also a direct attack on the spirit or soul of the person suffering from the addiction. A person's spirit sustains life; addiction leads to spiritual death. One of most tragic conseqences of an addictive condition is the way it can destroy the heart and soul of a beautiful person. Whether the problem be drugs, alchohol, sex, gambling or work, the common pattern is that as the addictive … [Read more...]
Are You a Prisoner to CO-DEPENDENCY?
August 15, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women Cares and wants YOU to HEAL and CELEBRATE Your Life.... Are You a Prisoner to CO-DEPENDENCY? Codependent adults bring their family-of-origin survival skills into their personal and professional relationships, where they only serve to perpetuate the all-too-familiar dramas of childhood. Characteristics of codependency include the following: • Difficulty identifying and communicating emotions • Confusion with roles and rules in … [Read more...]
Co-dependency & B.P.D., A.J. Mahari – WOMEN in RECOVERY
June 28, 2012 by
Co-dependence & BPD Codependence is defined in many ways. It is also very misunderstood by a great many people. There are many traps involved in being enmeshed in codependent relational patterns. In this article I outline 5 of the most common thought traps of those exhibiting codependent issues in relationships. I have learned these 5 main traps, not only from my own past life experience, but also over the last 9 years of life coaching with people who are wanting to change the ways … [Read more...]
Motherhood … ’til Death Due Us Part !!!
October 10, 2011 by
Motherhood is one of the toughest Roles on the planet !!! My mother and I have never been close although she would disagree. She has been that constant pain all my life and now I'm 41 and she is still making me feel terrible. My parents divorced when I was 4 and although I saw my Dad regularly we never were close, but since he died I wished he was still here so I could tell him it wasn't all his fault. You see, my mother spent all my life telling me how my … [Read more...]
March 9 is 'Get Over It' Day – Change Your Vibrations, Change Your Life
March 9, 2011 by
Good Riddance! By Carmen Honacker To celebrate and honor this, March 9 is 'Get Over It' Day! Check out the fun printable declaration of intent form. You can use it or share with friends and family if you feel they need to “get over it.” We all have something we need to let go or get over in our lives. Change Your Vibrations, Change Your Life For most of us, it’s difficult to lose people we care about due to fights or fall-outs. Even when people just get weeded out during natural … [Read more...]
March 9 is ‘Get Over It’ Day – Change Your Vibrations, Change Your Life
March 9, 2011 by
Good Riddance! By Carmen Honacker To celebrate and honor this, March 9 is 'Get Over It' Day! Check out the fun printable declaration of intent form. You can use it or share with friends and family if you feel they need to “get over it.” We all have something we need to let go or get over in our lives. Change Your Vibrations, Change Your Life For most of us, it’s difficult to lose people we care about due to fights or fall-outs. Even when people just get weeded out during natural … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com: Yesterday is History ~ Tomorrow is a Mystery
January 28, 2011 by
Yesterday is History! Tomorrow is a Mystery! Couples who dwell or live in the past seldom are the ones you notice moving forward with anticipation to the future. My belief it that you should only look back to see how far you've come and to learn from the experience. To break free from the past you must look at the future as a mystery. Let things happen intentionally. This is, plan some unexpected romance with your partner. Begin to actively explore the mystery of love and … [Read more...]
Alina Mikos: 5 Signs He's Not In It for LOVE
January 16, 2011 by
5 Signs He’s Not In It for Love By Alina Mikos Every relationship requires give and take, but if the two of you have a deep love and affection for one another, there will always be a healthy and happy balance in your partnership. Some men (and women) get into relationships with motivations other than love in their mind, which is fine if both are on the same page. However, when the love and devotion of one party is not reciprocated, the relationship is in serious trouble. So whether he’s … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – 'Are YOU an Enabler?': 6 Ways to Stop, Holly Allender.
December 16, 2010 by
6 Ways to Stop Being an Enabler By Holly Allender It would be a lot easier to write this article if I had no experience with being an enabler. I could just spout things I’ve read about, refer you to the latest articles, and send you off to a support group with a box of tissues. Let’s get real... How healthy is it to give yourself completely to someone? Aren’t you tired of making excuses for their behavior or chemical dependency? Are you enjoying doing everything for him/her/them? … [Read more...]
