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Build spirituality into addiction treatment

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 →

The Imago Dei should drive our lives

What is the Imago Dei? Literally translated, the Imago Dei is the “Image of God.” This image is not Jesus’ face that miraculously appears on tortillas, it is, to me, the source of all that’s good and strong and beautiful… Continue Reading →

Is there power in prayer?

Is there power in prayer? Well, if someone were religiously inclined, she would probably say, “of course!” But it’s not that simple to me. I am not religiously inclined. As a matter of fact, I don’t like religion of any… Continue Reading →

“ME” is the source of ALL human suffering

There simply is no such thing as “me.” Not in reality and not in any way that can be proven. No one can prove the existence of “me.” While I spend quite a bit of time researching ways and means… Continue Reading →

What’s the biggest lie people believe?

The biggest lie sold to humanity is that there’s someone or something coming to save it. There isn’t. The harsh truth is that every single person on the planet must face her own mental landscape on her own terms. No… Continue Reading →

Why not incorporate spirituality in treating SUDs?

A recent study found that cognitive behavioral therapy is more successful in treating Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) than spirituality-based programs (study can be found here). In the years I’ve been studying and treating SUDs; however, I’ve learned that when a… Continue Reading →

Time isn’t what we think it is, just ask someone with PTSD

Time, to me, is an everflowing container of both subjective and objective past, present, and future states of reality. While we all have our challenges, healthy people appear to appreciate the past’s impact on their lives, live within the present… Continue Reading →

Spirituality should be a part of Addiction Treatment

Spirituality will lead to understanding that reality does not progress as a series of discreet moments that are separated from the flow of time.  Rather, moments occur as part of a continuous process in which the infinite is connected with… Continue Reading →

Religious leaders should be held formally accountable!

Recently, a well-known priest in Santa Fe resigned due to “personal reasons.”  While I don’t know those reasons, I am familiar with the priest and the actions he’s displayed publicly over the years.  I don’t want to disparage him but… Continue Reading →

Who’s an agent of God? You and I are…

Is anyone a real agent of God?  I mean, can any single human being stand before another and profess to know any more about the after-life or about an infinite creator?  To me, the short answer is simply: No.  There… Continue Reading →

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