A Full Circle in Reality – When a Relinquishee/ Adoptee/ MPE Becomes a Grandparent
Recently, my family welcomed a brand-new member, Mr. Powers Timothy David Bohl, who at the time of his arrival weighed 8 lbs 9 oz and
September 13, 2024
The Importance of Daily Self-Care in Healing According to the Stoic Philosophers
The philosophy Stoicism flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world from 300 BCE until the 3rd century AD. According to Wikipedia, “the Stoics believed that
May 24, 2024
Parellel Universes: The Story of Rebirth (a memoir) by David B. Bohl
Dear Friends, After 57 years of living this story, I spent the last 4 years chronicling the lessons I’ve learned. Many of you shared these
February 4, 2018
Family Addiction – Family Recovery
Have you, like so many people, been affected by a loved one’s addiction? Have you been exposed to addiction, but aren’t quite sure if or
January 29, 2015
Is Substance Abuse is Only a Young Person’s Problem? Definitely not!
The authors of SAMHSA’s 2012 National Survey on Drug Use. and Health estimate the number of adults age 50+ who will need drug and alcohol treatment will
November 17, 2014
Substance Abuse Programs Need to Look at the Whole Person – Sound Obvious? There’s More to the Solution Than You Think
“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” These words from the ancient philosopher Plato capture what the foundation of substance abuse
November 7, 2014
Kiva Recovery – My Ongoing Gig
I haven’t kept up as often as I’d like, mainly because I’ve been busy in my role as Executive Director of Kiva Recovery. The goal
October 28, 2014
Whoabriety?
If you’re so inclined, please check out a new blog that addresses the statement: “There’s more to life than just being sober.” Please browse, comment,
June 25, 2013
David B. Bohl in Christine Louise Hohlbaum’s The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World
This from Amazon.com: Editorial Reviews “The Power of Slow is a life-changing book. Far from stating the obvious, Christine Hohlbaum provides new insights and persuasive
May 21, 2009
Every Hero Begins as Fool
A guest post from Tama J. Kieves: In celebration of April Fool’s Day…and of all Spring’s new beginnings, I wanted to encourage you to be
March 31, 2009
Looking for Joy in all the Wrong Places
That sounds like a good title for a country song! But think about it. Where are you looking for joy in your life? Are you
March 27, 2009
Is Life Your Friend or Foe?
Do you treat life as a friend or a foe? Some people think the universe is a friendly place, while others seem to think it’s
March 20, 2009
Happiness or Fulfillment?
by David Bohl We often hear someone say they’re “happy and fulfilled” at a new job, with a new living situation, even as a new
March 11, 2009
Life in the Clothes Dryer
Sometimes life can be like a clothes dryer. You can feel hot, tumbled around, and dizzy from the fast-paced demands of life. Round and round
February 25, 2009
High on Life
by David Bohl Do you get grumpy often? Maybe you feel anxious, restless, impatient, or generally discontented? Did you ever notice those other people who
February 18, 2009
Beyond the Resume: Ideas for Building Wealth in a Bad Economy
It seems like every time you turn on the TV these days, the stock market has sunk even lower and the housing market isn’t looking
February 16, 2009
Five Myths about Life and How You Should Be Living It
Every day, we’re bombarded by television commercials, celebrity spokespeople, and advertisements telling us the “right” way to live. We are told to strive for unattainable
February 12, 2009
6 Tips for Streamlining a Project
Whether you’re a full time corporate employee or a solopreneur, there have been times when clients or bosses drop large projects into your lap. Suppose
February 5, 2009
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