July 01, 2016
THE CHALLENGE TO UNDERSTAND LEISURE
Amy R. Hurd said, “Leisure is the unhurried ease provided from the cessation of activities; the ability to relax with no work required and no responsibilities.” Denise M Anderson commented that, “Leisure depends on a participant’s perception.” I love that phrase. The idea is that accuracy is based on each person’s perception and my perception of leisure is that it is about “time.”
April 01, 2016
DON'T WAIT, THERE ARE POSSIBILITIES!
When I write, there is the opportunity for possibilities to come out of hiding. What possibilities were there for me long ago when I said no to the many opportunities that were presented to me? Finally someone said to me, “Don’t wait.” I say to myself now that there are a multitude of possibilities with any opportunity to which I say yes.
August 02, 2015
GRIEF & LOSS AND ITS IMPACT ON ADDICTION
When an addict/alcoholic suffers a loss, whether by death or the ending of a relationship, he/she is often unequipped to deal with these painful emotions in a healthy way. This can often lead an addict/alcoholic back to substance abuse. It is this author’s premise that working through grief issues in a group setting may provide the opportunity to begin the healing process.