“Every man is guilty of the good he didn’t do,” spoke Voltaire. We can all be found guilty of something. Many men who have lived with a chemical dependency on drugs and alcohol have found themselves involved in crimes which … Read More
Living In Recovery: Approach Recovery Philosophically
Convention is an overlooked theme in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. We discuss treatment plans and programs as being conventional or unconventional, often questioning the validity as well as the inclusion of 12-step philosophy which is considered conventional. … Read More
Rage Vs. Rage
Dylan Thomas, the famed poet, told us as men to “Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” “Do not go gentle into that good night,” Thomas warned us. Thomas’s poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” is … Read More
5 Tips for Sober Adventuring
Recovery is not a mild lifestyle. Getting sober and learning how to live recovery in a sustainable way is an introduction to the spice of life. Peak physical shape, sharp mental clarity, and a distinguished approach to life means that … Read More
The Romantics: Men Who Wrote About a Love for Nature
Man has always had a love affair with his natural environment. Poets were once the minstrels of love between man and the earth, orally transcribing what was so experiential at the time. The romanticism movement of literature wasn’t about love … Read More
4 Signs You Really, Really, Need to Take a Camping Trip
When you consider spending the night in your sleeping bag, just to feel like you’re camping, it’s a sign that you need to pack up and camp out. Here are four other signs it’s time for you to opt outside … Read More
The Men’s Guide to Recovery During Thanksgiving
We shouldn’t feel afraid of a holiday, we tell ourselves. It’s one dinner, one Turkey, one family gather, one uncomfortable day. We know the family we love will be there. We know the family we may not love quite as … Read More
Removing the Ego for Reality
Johnny Nash originally sang the song “I Can See Clearly Now”. In the song he sings: I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that … Read More
Actions Versus Practices of Self Care
Benjamin Franklin once said, “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” Actor Ryan Gosling commented on hydration and exercise on The Ellen Show, saying “Once you’re thirsty- it’s too late. You’re already dehydrated.” Self-care is the way … Read More
The Write Stuff: A Mind-Body Narrative
Writing is a cathartic exercise that demands the energy of the mind and the body. Professional writers, recreational writers, poets, novelists, journalists- anyone who writes experiences the physical experience of writing. Writing is not simply a mental activity. After intensive … Read More