We know that the idea of surrender is extremely important to the recovery process. Sometimes surrendering references the 12-Step program, the idea of recovery, or to the fact that we have a problem. In early recovery, the idea of surrendering … Read More
How and Why To Keep an Open Mind
We often hear about the importance of keeping an open mind and avoiding judgment. Keeping an open mind has myriad benefits for recovery and overall well-being. Let’s take a look at how to keep an open mind and some of … Read More
Living One Day at a Time
We hear this expression often. In fact, it’s become somewhat of a catchphrase: “Live one day at a time” or “living in the moment” or even “live every day as if it were your last.” While this is valuable advice, … Read More
Dating in Recovery: When Do We Start and Know When We’re Ready
Let’s revisit the topic of dating in recovery. During the first few years of recovery, dating is often considered taboo. If you’re itching to date, it’s important to remember to approach the dating world from a place of self-awareness. Be … Read More
Energetics: Yin and Yang, Masculine and Feminine, Balance in Body and Mind
You’ve probably heard of the yin yang symbol, which is an ancient Chinese symbol for the union of opposites — the masculine and feminine energies that are present in all of life. Yin is the feminine life force of receptivity, … Read More
Being A Lifelong Student: The Beginner’s Mind in Recovery
In recovery, we’re often told to avoid complacency. When we get complacent, we live in a state of thinking that we know everything. This is dangerous to our recovery journey, as recovery is a process that needs us to be … Read More
Kinds of Energy Healing and How They Can Help in Recovery
Energy healing is becoming more and more mainstream for healing symptoms of addiction, withdrawal, and detox, as well as supporting recovery longterm. The term “energy healing” can seem frightening or abstract. It can be defined as a kind of healing … Read More
Science-backed Facts about Nature, Mental Health, and Recovery
When we spend a day in the woods or an afternoon at the beach, we feel better. Something shifts. Connecting with nature is the original and most available way to improve our mental health. When we feel disconnected from nature, … Read More
Getting in Touch with Creativity: Tips and Tricks
Creativity simply means engaging our imaginations. As kids, we do this naturally. Unfortunately, adulthood tends to put a damper on our right brains. Creativity and imagination can offer support and joy in our recovery and our lives. The word “creativity” … Read More
Defense Mechanisms: What Are They?
We use terms like “coping mechanism” and “defense mechanisms” a lot in recovery, and oftentimes without much context. What are we defending? Why do we defend so fiercely? And how can we let go of these mechanisms so that we … Read More