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Recovery is hard, but recovery is possible. We can manage the emotional turmoil we feel despite the snowstorm swirling around us. Self-awareness helps us measure the impact our inner dialogue has on our lives. Be curious about our thoughts and feelings. Let go of the thoughts and feelings that do not support our Recovery. When […]

Several years ago, a friend told me, “It is not about being honest with people, it is about being honest with yourself.” This little nugget of advice remains as important in my life today as it was when I heard it decades ago. Every Thursday, I connect with a group of authors for support, advice,

Our humanity makes us imperfect. Embracing our imperfections allows us to try new things, be unafraid of what may happen next in our lives, and be compassionate toward ourselves when we make a mistake. Our perfection lies in our imperfection. Do we believe this?  SuperHuman Being Peace Larry email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net website: https://superhumanbeing.net/

Earlier today, I attended a book signing event at Whirlybird Coffee Co. in Chippewa Falls, WI. They are holding events this week to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Liz Wallerius and Loralie, her mother, own and operate this peaceful paradise. https://www.whirlybirdcoffee.com/ They are hosts at heart. According to their website, “The cafe was born out

Today is my mom’s eighty-third birthday. Growing up, we celebrated Mother’s Day and her birthday on the same day. I wonder if it was a bummer for Mom. Instead of getting two separate gifts from me, she received one. After she died in June of 2021, my father, my wife, and I contemplated how to

Have we considered the role of security in our Recovery? Security is freedom from danger or threat, including freedom from fear, anxiety, and doubt. Mom’s emotional instability (Bipolar) and Dad’s abuse toward me left little room to experience feelings of security. My insecurities led to overachieving, excessively pleasing others, an eating disorder, drinking too much,

The most important scene in the movie The Wizard of Oz is at the end, when Dorothy realizes she has had the power all along to go home. She needed to click her heels together and say, “There is no place like home.” Sometimes, home can be a place of frustration and anxiety. Recovery uses

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