If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from that person’s angle as well as from your own. – Henry Ford I recently met a fellow with my 25 year old son. As we were talking the guy threw … Read more
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. ~Eric Hoffer I am grateful for “Our”. For “Our” Father, “Our” plight, “Our” fellowships, “Our” lives, “Our” love, for the we in all of us. We are all in this together. I am grateful that there is a we. None of … Read more
Never, never, never Quit. Winston Churchill My mantra through the years has been “Never Quit”. If I am not a walking testament to perseverance you have never met one! From day one of my life. I was born with no hard palate and a bi-uvula. I have had several surgeries in my recovered years and … Read more
For me today carrying the message that recovery is life and life is good is what drives me. It is amazing to me to see folks come from the pits of addiction into a brand new way of living filled with joy and hope. It brings me back to my early days and the feeling … Read more
To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven. Johannes A. Gaertner Life is worth LIVING, cause Life is Gooood! Living in gratitude is the key to happiness. We attract more and more good into our lives by staying grateful for all … Read more
Kindness trumps greed: it asks for sharing. Kindness trumps fear: it calls forth gratefulness and love. Kindness trumps even stupidity, for with sharing and love, one learns. Marc Estrin I have learned over the years that when someone is not kind to me it matters not! If I allow myself to get upset I am … Read more