It was my anniversary yesterday. On January 24, 1996 I walked into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, and that was the last time I ever had a drink or used drugs. The day was a little surreal for me. In some ways it felt like I just got clean and sober yesterday; in other ways … Read more
For the third straight morning, I roll out my Yoga mat on my living room floor and sit in half lotus pose. I straighten my back and rest my hands on my knees palms up, bringing the tips of my forefingers and thumbs together to create circles. Closing my eyes, I begin Ujjayi breathing, generating … Read more
A friend sent me this video yesterday and I thought it was one of the most inspirational messages I’d ever heard. On it, Nick Vujicic speaks about never giving up, no matter what kind off curve balls life throws at you. After watching, my faith was renewed that I can succeed at whatever I attempt, … Read more
Ah, yes, I have been strangely silent for a few days. I have learned that when this happens I must just “let it be” and allow the process to happen. These are times of great introspection. Sometimes, the result is an epiphany. Other times, the stillness allows me to hear the answer to a question … Read more
About a year ago, I wrote a story titled “Hopelessness Is Only One Letter Away From Hopelessness.” I have more interaction with homeless people than most, since I live in Sarasota, Florida, midway between the Salvation Army facility and downtown. Every day, dozens of homeless people walk downtown in the morning and return to the … Read more
