Don’t just do something – stand there. This slogan is often a difficult one for me. I often find myself unable to act because I am afraid, but I also find myself unable to sit still because I am uncomfortable. This slogan reminds me that fear and discomfort are not, either of them, good…

  Every positive thought propels you in the right direction. I love this quote. It reminds me that in every situation, I have the option to stew and focus on the problem and focus on the negative OR I can focus on the solution and on the positive and grow from the experience. Every time…

  Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. Carl Jung When I am irritated about something, it is an opportunity for me to grow. I can grow spiritually by taking responsibility for my feelings and set boundaries while I work through them. That is to say, when something…

  At the center of your being, you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. Lao Tzu Today, I set a very important boundary with a loved one, though I was afraid. I am extremely grateful to my HP for getting me through that situation. Now, that I…

  New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings. Lao Tzu Most often when I mourn an end, it is intricately wrapped up with fear of the future. Recovery has allowed me to realize that when something or someone leaves my life, it is because my Higher Power is leading me to the next part…