by Xris Martinez | Jan 10, 2022 | Thoughts
It’s tough to watch a loved one struggle with mental illness and know how to best be supportive. Oftentimes we might find ourselves avoiding the situation because we’re not sure what to say or do. We might feel fear about saying the wrong thing and...
by Xris Martinez | Dec 20, 2021 | Thoughts
Sometimes it is the full moon, the kids, work, being cooped up, listening to the news, or just operator mental error, but whatever it is, the survival charade of intellectualizing, analyzing, aka being in our heads too much, is what most people say drives them nuts...
by Xris Martinez | Dec 10, 2021 | Thoughts
You may have noticed that the majority of people lose steam with their resolutions for the New Year. About 80% of Americans fail in these goals by the second week of February. There’s no bottled motivation to buy but here are some ideas that can bolster you in making...
by Daniel Blackwood | Feb 15, 2016 | Integrity Recovery Work, Thoughts
“It is not what happens to us that matters as much as our perception of what happens to us.” ~ Epictetus Each person’s experience of reality differs based on his or her experiences in life leading to the present moment. That is why four people witnessing the same...
by Daniel Blackwood | Feb 7, 2016 | Integrity Recovery Work, Thoughts
Honesty, truth, trust . . . These traits all come together in us in some way. Like pieces in a puzzle, they link together creating an image of who we are and how we view the people and events around us. As children, if we were, for instance, frightened by loud...
