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
What is “Recovery”?
It’s an age-old question, one that is hotly debated at treatment centers and enthusiastically discussed in 12 Step rooms. Now’s your chance to
July 25, 2012
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
You’re Not All Alone: Who’s On Your Support Team?
Who told you that you had to do everything by yourself? Was it a well-meaning parent who wanted you to grow up and be independent?
April 6, 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
Can Your Social Networking Profile Pass the 10-second Test?
The following posts comes to us from Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound: How many times do you read somebody’s profile at a social networking site,
February 10, 2009
Five Great Leaders of Our Time and What We Can Learn from Them
by David Bohl, Personal Coach and Lifestyle Designer The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a leader as “a person who has commanding authority or influence.” Though this
January 29, 2009
6 Unexpected Tips for snoring
Have you tried counting sheep, drinking warm milk, and listening to whale songs until you can know the difference between the sound of an orca
January 25, 2009
How to Be a Survivor
by David Bohl If you had a dime for every time someone told you, “life isn’t fair,” you might dethrone Warren Buffet from his seat
January 20, 2009
Boomers, Keep Your Head in the Learning Game
by David Bohl You’re never too old to learn! Once we graduate from high school, college, or even beyond, many of us never take another
January 18, 2009
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