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
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
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
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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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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