How I Plan to Harness Plenitude in 2019

Sitting with my mug of tea and few minutes of quiet this morning, I am reflecting on the last 12 months. Was it a great year? Certainly not. Was it the worst year on record? Nope. But, oh my hell, it had its moments. There were lower than low moments when I said, “Not this. […]

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Staying Sober When Bad Things Happen

May! Wow, finally. And, spring. Well, maybe not. I think we skipped a season and went straight to summer. After what felt like the longest winter ever, we got some 80+ degree days this week and I have to say I don’t really mind sweating. But, what I kinda, sorta mind is feeling like I’ve […]

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Will This Be The Year You Stop Judging?

It’s here! The last day of 2016. If we judge by what we’ve been seeing on social media for weeks, today is a day eagerly anticipated by so very many people, those who can’t wait to kick this year out the door with the hope 2017 will be better. Even before I got sober, one […]

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How a Team Reminded Me Who is Most Important

I’ve always worked best alone. In high school and college, I hated group projects. I didn’t like team sports. I never wanted a roommate. The more independence the better, I always thought. If you want something done right, do it yourself. I never needed anyone’s help. Correction. I never wanted anyone’s help. As I grew […]

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