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Writing a book is really hard. I’ve written a few, but it never gets easier. I remember someone saying at a writing group in which I used to participate that a writer knows when they’re writing her truth when she… Continue Reading →
I want to say THANK YOU to the Santa Fe Reporter for finding value in my work! A top three finish is a great way to end the year!!
It has now been several since I’ve started my blog, jblea1016.com. For over 7 years, I’ve posted regularly to jblea1016.com. While I can’t say that blogging success has allowed me to retire, I can say that it has grown and… Continue Reading →
When it comes to an addict’s behavior, I hate to say, “things can’t get much worse,” because, sadly, things can, and probably will, get worse. I’ve written and taught, several times, that “rock bottom” means one of two (2) things:… Continue Reading →
Having the blues sucks and these days, it seems like there’s more and more reasons for the blues to overwhelm us. But having the blues ainn’t a joke: if not redirected, they can spiral into something far worse, like depressive… Continue Reading →
While there isn’t much anyone can do to “cure” an addict, there are two (2) things people can do for their addicted loved one: 1) Learn to say no; and, 2) Seek to become the best version of themselves that… Continue Reading →
After yet another funeral for a young person who died from a heroin overdose, I heard a group of men talking about heroin addiction and its evil impact on their community. I listened as their anger-laced comments flowed from, “We… Continue Reading →
When I discuss spirituality with people, I might as well be speaking Martian: People’s eyes gloss over and saliva drips from the corner of their mouths. Maybe they think I’m no one to be discussing spirituality or maybe they’re afraid… Continue Reading →
Here we are, locked down again. And here we are, once again, hoarding toilet paper. If I live to be 100 years old, I will never understand the impulse the load up on toilet paper when faced with a crisis…. Continue Reading →
I’m always teaching that when circumstances and situations challenge us, we have three (3) options and only three (3) options: 1) we can change the circumstances; 2) we can accept the circumstances; or, 3) we have to leave the circumstance…. Continue Reading →
