My mind is a whirlwind of thoughts this morning. I was reading this article for school last night. This week focuses on cultural difference and how that impacts treatment. Miller (2010) talked about five different cultures that affect humans. The first is the universal human culture. The second is the ecological culture, which is how… Continue reading Blinders
Author: Sharpen
Sponsorship
This post is discussing my thoughts on Sponsorship in 12-step recovery. These are my opinions based on things I've read or experienced. This is in no way discrediting the importance of love and service. Most people who do sponsor and have a sponsor in the now formal context of that word help many people. I… Continue reading Sponsorship
Outcast
The townspeople knew her as Ma Sara, the apanthropy short middle-aged quirky woman who lived alone on the barren side of town. This morning she stood on the stoop of her white two-story colonial home, vigorously shaking her area rug to remove loose debris. The sun was reaching its peak as she squinted and looked… Continue reading Outcast
Undoing
While the idea of escaping, crossing the house's threshold to the outside world sounded enticing, so did stretching out on the couch and watching the Great British Baking show. At one point in his life, Blue had a taste for solo adventures. He had traveled the continent and across the globe. The delivery to the… Continue reading Undoing
Tuesday Random Thoughts 09/26/23
I was thinking this morning about our past as human beings. Imagining what it was like during the Roman times when there was so much unknown. Someone must have felt great excitement coming up with a new thought, theory, or philosophy. Reminded me of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure movie when they went back in… Continue reading Tuesday Random Thoughts 09/26/23
Early Riser
Clamoring down the carpeted stairs of her one-bedroom apartment, she breached the front door, separating the warmth from the gusty fall morning. It was a little past 5 in the morning, and the sun still slept. She braced herself as the early winds of winter harshly slapped her face. More awake now than after her… Continue reading Early Riser
School versus Health and other random thoughts.
I spent about 15 minutes this morning, as my friend used to like to call it, mental masturbating. Perhaps some less vulgar words are future projecting or manifesting if we want to be kind. Ekhart Tollle would say I was not being present, most likely to avoid something or to feel good. Basically to feel… Continue reading School versus Health and other random thoughts.
The Last Moments
My dad passed away on a Tuesday morning. I'd always wondered what it would be like when my parents died. I had a complicated relationship with my parents, especially my mom. I wasn't exactly sure how I'd feel. I'd never really lost anyone extremely close to me other than pets. I have a strange talent… Continue reading The Last Moments
Mental Health and Art
My thirty heart yearns for expression,Burdens of responsibility, stress, and depression,Cause me to depart,From the things that hydrate my heart,Then I am reminded,Given new sight after being blinded,By some experience, direct or indirect,Called back by some effect,Perhaps some movie on Netflix,Bring fresh words to my fingers tips. Balance from chaos through little white pills,At a… Continue reading Mental Health and Art
Week ahead – 01/23/23
Happy Monday morning, all, Let's take a quick look ahead at the coming week. Today, I get to hear the author of my favorite book of 2022 speak at my company. I need to connect with the company fixing my fence, as they stated this was the week they would finally be able to start… Continue reading Week ahead – 01/23/23
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