Blindness, Goals . . . [from conference proceedings, 1988] Sometimes we have a blind enchantment with the kind of material well-being we have enjoyed in recent decades. During this era of expanding productivity and increasing technology we have neglected many essentials of life. We have forgotten our dependence upon other life forms. We have considered science and technology to be goals in and of themselves. Consider this statement of Albert Einstein: "What hopes and fears … [Read more...]
Addiction does have a Choice, WOMEN in RECOVERY
Addiction does have a Choice We've been saying it for years - addiction is a disorder of the brain and not a matter of personal choice. Modern medicine is fully embracing this reality and we hope it will lead to more humane treatment of the sufferers of alcoholism and drug addiction. Addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse dependency consequences, or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviors. Addictions can include, but are … [Read more...]
The Voice vs the Brain
“Have you ever had 'that' moment in your life where you knew that you were not doing what you were supposed to be doing?” You must Take Action to hear it, listen to it and act on it ... :) It would be a fearful split second when you swore you heard a Voice; yet, were so overwhelmed with fear to share the experience with anyone that you secretly stored it in the attic of your mind. Having decided to do this, you stifled this Voice to a point of combustion forcing a series of … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Character
Quite often, our experience of stress comes from our perception of the situation. Often that perception is right, but sometimes it's not. For instance, sometimes we're unreasonably harsh with ourselves or instinctively jump to wrong conclusions about people's motives. This can send us into a downward spiral of unhappiness and negative thinking, and can cause us to be unfair or aggressive with others. THOUGHTS BECOME ACTIONS .... Where Do I Begin? Thought Awareness, … [Read more...]
Access Your Power – WOMEN in RECOVERY
Scientists claim that we are only using a tiny fraction of our mind power. What would it be like if we accessed most of our mind’s potential? I believe that we would be able to heal ourselves and the planet completely. People are already using the healing power of their minds to heal their bodies. I believe that you can too. Guided meditations are some of the best to start your healing journey with. This is because you have a guide. Some of them are also created to target specific things … [Read more...]