Emotional regulation allows us to give our emotions a name. When we name our emotions we tame and claim them. Naming our emotions leads to a reduction in the intensity of that emotion. There are four functions of emotions: 1. To motivate us. 2. To communicate with others. 3. To communicate with ourselves. 4. To […]

Recovery you are located within us and you are our constant chaperone. We have a relationship with you at the present moment. We have access to your power, to be bold, giving us all that we need in life. We need you right now. We need strength, healing, and health. We need grit and fortitude.

Thirty years ago Matthew began his journey of Recovery. His journey has been imperfect, frustrating, succumbed to laziness, and bared fruit. The seed sown on the path of Recovery is the one who hears the words of Recovery without understanding it, and people who don’t want Matthew to change will take away what is rooted

Five years ago I learned that regardless of the situation I am confronted with, the joy of Recovery is always available. Practicing Recovery brings our lives hope, joy, purpose, and connection with people. And Recovery holds healing and health with a desire to share with us. Today we want to capture your (Recovery) closeness. Recovery

Earlier today I was on a Zoom call with other authors. Each person in the group is either a published author or in the process of becoming an author. We agreed that our work is about serving people and creating a supportive community through the books we write. I consider each person registered to receive

My book was published on Amazon on April 26, 2023. Thus far, fifty copies have landed in the hands of SuperHuman Beings. I have given 20 complimentary copies to people that were instrumental in the publication of my book. 45 SuperHuman Beings have subscribed to my daily blog and the numbers continue to grow. This

We are molded in the image of Recovery. Recovery builds us to mirror its beauty. Our connection with Recovery assures goodness to be displayed. When we show love, grace, patience, kindness, and mercy, we know Recovery’s workmanship has been feasting on our souls. When life gives us lemons and distraction deludes our cognition, help us

Working our Recovery we find how to live. A friend from one of the support groups I attend each week is teaching me the art of service. My friend demonstrates to me the fuel of connection with Recovery. In our support groups, we discuss the fellowship we have with others when we work, when we

Letting go of emotional suffering is the most significant barrier to finding freedom in the Recovery process. Some of us find comfort in our suffering because it is familiar and safe. We stay in our suffering to shield ourselves from the emotions that will surface.   When we begin to allow our emotions to surface

I have been asked what motivates me each day to write a blog. My response is, “It helps me stay on track with my Recovery and the opportunity to serve others experiencing a mental health condition, addiction, and trauma.” Wisdom is not a prideful endeavor. We may spend time increasing our knowledge in multiple ways,