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Yesterday, someone told me that I shouldn’t be opening up certain cans of worms. But, as a writer, I do believe it’s my duty to use words as shields against oppression. I’m not afraid of being disliked; I’m not afraid… Continue Reading →
A book reviewer from South Africa read Journey to Aztlan and said “So What?” Well, in response to his question, he needs to be shown: That’s what! Even though that reviewer didn’t like Journey to Aztlan, a lot of people… Continue Reading →
Life reminds me how we all can feed negative thoughts so much that they fill our souls and then spill out into our words and actions. We remain fixed in our negative beliefs and continue to defeat our best intentions… Continue Reading →
I’ve made it my mission to understand leadership psychology, especially as it pertains to Addiction Treatment. But, I do enjoy reading, writing, and attending plays as a break from all the seriousness of my mission. So, just for kicks, I’ve… Continue Reading →
I sit in meetings, all the time, where the topic focuses on making changes. Whether the meeting is about the requirements needed for building a software application or developing a treatment plan, the basic question is always the same: How… Continue Reading →
I wanted to share some praise I’ve received for Journey to Aztlan. As a writer, it’s quite fulfilling to receive these types of comments. If you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and read Journey to Aztlan. It… Continue Reading →
I wanted to provide a graphical depiction of “SMART: goals because goals, whether in subtance abuse treatment or just in life, are critical components of becoming successful at anything. As a reminder SMART goals are: Specific Measurable: There should be… Continue Reading →
Winter and spring have been fighting for control of the weather in Northern New Mexico for the last three (3) weeks. Strong, cold winds counterpunch a jabbing warm sun. Clouds blanket blue skies with thick dense clouds that darken spring’s… Continue Reading →
Relationships are key to mental health. If our relationships are strong, then we more than likely will be healthy. If, however, our relationships aren’t strong (or worse), then there’s a strong likelihood that not only will our mental health be… Continue Reading →
I started this post intent on writing about Depression’s insidious manner of taking hold an unfortunate soul. The post was gonna be about me and my own long-standing relationship with that dark force that shrouds us into thinking we need… Continue Reading →
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