Larry Winter

When we reflect, do we listen for the inner workings of Recovery? The spirit may shine happiness, joy, compassion, and love into our hearts. In contrast, we may succumb to darkness through anger, bitterness, and envy. Three brothers became envious of their youngest brother. The brothers were convinced their father liked him the best. Envy […]

Approximately 3 months ago, I shared with you a decrease in one of my medications. The art of medication management is to attain a therapeutic amount. I am experiencing drowsiness until midday. This may be a side effect of the medications I am taking. Due to gastrointestinal issues, there is a possibility that this is

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month: I have been invited to the Whirlybird Cafe in Chippewa Falls, WI, on May 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM to give a short presentation. https://www.whirlybirdcoffee.com/ I will have my book available for purchase. https://superhumanbeing.net/ I welcome your presence, and let other people know about this opportunity. June

Recovery wants us to be happy. When we have a desert moment, meaning we are bitter and in despair, we can ask God (higher power) for the grace to know hope. Hope is a powerful word. Sometimes, when we are experiencing mental health and substance misuse conditions, episodes can last for a long time. We

Mental Health Month: Join me during May to help change the conversation around mental health! Mental Health Awareness Month addresses the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Whether by sharing your story, spreading awareness, or advocating for change, every action helps advance the acceptance that we can Recover from a

We need to be flexible in our Recovery of hope. Have we sailed along on our Recovery, and did everything go as outlined in our plan of care? We may need to be adaptable because the therapist we are working with retires, a psychiatrist changes our medication, there is a death in the family, we

Hope is a heartfelt recognition that nothing can keep us from Recovery’s love. To keep hope alive in our Recovery, we need to talk about it, seek it in our everyday activities, and feed it to fortify our daily journey. These are ways I integrate hope into my Recovery: Pam Sininek, in her talk about

We have covered six of the seven spiritual works of mercy: Pam Sininek, in her talk about a Pilgrimage of Hope, says, “The best things about our faith is that we have the belief we are still in relationship to those that have passed on to heaven.” Remembering the dead memorializes our connection with them.

We have covered five of the seven spiritual works of mercy: Have we ever gone to coffee, had a bite to eat, or called to check on a friend’s health? If so, this is an act of comforting the sorrowful. Pam Sininek, in her talk about a Pilgrimage of Hope, said, “Comfort the sorrowful, we

During his twelve years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis taught us much about forgiveness. During one of his many speeches, he said, “Forgiveness does not change the past. It cannot change what happened in the past. Yet it can allow us to change the future and to live different lives free of