Santa Fe’s City Council actually did something right: They removed a ten (10) tax for using a grocery store’s paper bag. They removed this tax as part of a bigger ordinance to remove plastic bags from our streets. We all… Continue Reading →
Saying that someone who abuses drugs and/or alcohol has to be ready to quit is a lot like saying that a rose has to be ready to grow. And while that statement might appear true on the surface, I don’t… Continue Reading →
I believe in Journey to Aztlan as a learning. Yes, it’s a really good book that stands on its own. However, it’s a great tool from which people can learn to find that place of strength inside of them that… Continue Reading →
I’ve been reviewing the “55 best links” that I shared on Sunday. There’s so much good material in them that I have been touched and inspired and re-motivated to kick Addiction’s ass. Today, I’m going to share a really touching… Continue Reading →
When someone struggles with Depression or with an addiction (or both), I’m willing to bet everything I have that his or her life has been reduced to a single point of consciousness. That singular focus, either the atrophy of Depression… Continue Reading →
Social media of all forms has its place. From email to next gen systems like WeChat, there is a place in our information-needy world for social media. However, Facebook-induced Depression is a real thing and we should all recognize its… Continue Reading →
I’ve clawed and fought; swung and missed. I wanted peace but destroyed it when I could. I raged for freedom but my rage was heavier steel than any prison bars. I wanted and raged, but I never really asked myself… Continue Reading →
Once, during a group session, a large man asked, “Why the hell should we listen to you?” It was a fair question and I am compelled to share my response…. I stepped forward and took a deep breath. I wanted… Continue Reading →
The definition of leadership I use, everyday, is: The contextually appropriate, social distribution of power. What this definition means is that it is a person filling a leadership role should seek to recognize ever-changing landscape of which he or she… Continue Reading →
Hi. First of all, please understand that I’m still here. I know you’re worried and I know you think I’m heading down a bad road. But I’m still here and I really need you to love me anyway. It’s hard… Continue Reading →
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