To quote the great novelist Leo Tolstoy, “There is only one time that is important: Now! it is the only time when we have power.” To build a purpose-driven life, we need to move forward. The power to move is in the present moment. The past is done, and the future has not happened yet, […]

Emotions are like a teenager-they’re always present and forever changing. They constantly waver, from meek to heightened, agreeable to unagreeable, anticipated to unforeseen. A mood is the general tone of emotion across a duration of time. Thus a “bad mood” is like a grumpy teenager throughout the day, whereas a particular emotion such as anger

I have a long record of deeply entrenched self-judgment, self-hatred, or self-loathing, self-compassion might in the beginning trigger anxiety. It is a revolutionary way of relating to myself. My mind is skeptical: “This is uncomfortable. I have not thought this way before. What is this?” You may not notice those thoughts-you might think it’s like

Self-compassion according to Russ Harris is, “Acknowledge your pain; Respond with kindness.” If a friend or relative were in emotional pain and you did things to support them, would that be weak or stupid? Your obvious response is “no.” So neither is it weak or stupid to treat yourself that way (even if your mind

Yesterday was my book signing at the Whirlybird Cafe in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. When I set up for the event, I told one of the owners that selling three books was my goal. I was pleasantly surprised that I sold three books in the first hour. Throughout the morning there was a steady dose of

During the support groups I have attended my peers offer suggestions on behaviors I can implement to help manage my mental health. In return, I will offer ideas that I have found beneficial to aid my Recovery. I woke up Friday morning with a little sore throat. I thought to myself here it comes since

The day is almost near. I am pleased to announce a book signing event from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at the Whirlybird Coffee Co. located at 2829 County Hwy I Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. The title of my book is, “SuperHuman Being – Be Bold, Be Imperfect, Be Present,

During 30 years of Recovery, I have tried several approaches to help manage my mental health symptoms. Typically I followed the rule of six. When I decided on a certain method I gave it at least six sessions or attempts. Once I find something that helps I do whatever it takes to continue incorporating it

Those of us who support people with mental health conditions, addiction, and trauma sometimes miss the mark in our attempts to help them. It is not something we do intentionally when we come to the aid of a person because our intentions are genuine. When I was Director of Human Services one of my staff

People ask me from time to time, “How do you decide what you will write about each day?” Those in my circle who write blogs map out ahead of time what their topic for the day will be. That works best for them. The subtitle for my book is, “Be Bold, Be Imperfect, Be Present,