Posts from: Inner Peace
How to Manage after the Loss of a Spouse
How to Deal with Depression and Anxiety Resulting from the Loss of a Spouse How to Deal with Depression and Anxiety Resulting from the Loss of a Spouse By Jennifer Woodson At some point in our lives we all will lose someone who is important in our lives... (more...)
Co-Occurring Disorders: The Risks and Dangers
Photo by Lukka Richie Co-Occurring Disorders: The Risks and Dangers By Jennifer Woodson For many people with mental health issues, learning to cope with the overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or schizophrenia can be extremely... (more...)
Learning To Live With the ‘Alcoholic’ Label
Do I need to be labeled? Learning To Live With the ‘Alcoholic’ Label -Article by Helen Barker The first step to recovery, we all believe, is admitting that you’ve got a problem in the first place. We’ve all seen countless depictions of people... (more...)
Mind of a Flower
Can a Flower Have a Mind? The Mind of a Flower By Jerry Dorsman How can we make a better connection with the world around us? Let us first consider what we are. As Gretel Ehrlich revealed in her book The Solace of Open Spaces: “Everything in nature... (more...)
Reducing Self-Criticism in Recovery
Reducing self-criticism Reducing Self-Criticism in Recovery -Article by Helen Barker Many alcoholics and addicts use their substance abuse in a bid to achieve both happiness and confidence. However, in reality, addiction will never provide a route to... (more...)
Just Like Children Playing
Children Playing Just Like Children Playing By Jerry Dorsman Consider the various symbols in our lives. They’re all around us. Throughout history, we humans have developed thousands of symbols. Admittedly, some of these hold special meaning for us.... (more...)
Dancing in the Universe
I come out dancing Dancing in the Universe By Jerry Dorsman Churned from swirling soot into this bright presence, I come out dancing. I pause momentarily and offer thanks to the universe itself. A part of all that’s gone before and forever a part of... (more...)
From Cosmic Dance to Inner Dance
Come and Enter the Cosmic Dance From Cosmic Dance to Inner Dance: A Celebration By Jerry Dorsman Bang that drum. The particles are dancing. This universe of ours keeps changing, whirring, spinning in non-stop motion. With each passing instant, our world... (more...)
Jerry Dorsman Recovery Story
It was a long, winding road with many pitfalls but ultimately I navigated it. I recovered. As I look back however, I lament the days I wasted due to alcohol and drugs. It was too many days and it continued for too many years. My lifestyle at the time... (more...)
What You Need to Know about Alcohol Metabolism
How does alcohol change your metabolism? This Presents a Revision to the Book, How to Quit Drinking Without AA: I did my research for this book in the 1980s and early 1990s. At that time, the best explanation for why alcohol packed so many calories was... (more...)
