Active men living an active program of recovery, live lives that are on the move. After working hard through months of treatment, men have learned how to manifest their potential in their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical form. They are … Read More
Avoid the Winter Workout Blues
Acceptance is an important theme in recovery for an important reason: we can’t change other people, any places, or anything, outside of our capabilities. The winter comes, whether we like the weather or not, and we have to adapt. Adaptability … Read More
What To Bring To The Team
Many elements of recovery can be brought into a teamwork environment. Communication Skills Communication skills are essential for sustainability and success in any kind of relationship. Teamwork is about balancing different relationships to make it work- the relationship you have … Read More
Your Fear Does Not Control You
Fear and our response to fear comes from the amygdala. The amygdala anticipates fear and when it is activated, it induces the fight, flight, or freeze response. Evolution has provided us with the ability to protect ourselves in the face … Read More
Winter Is Coming: Another Reason To Road Trip In Oregon
There’s a reason many people in Oregon drive the state car: Subaru. Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter, Oregonians are ready for an adventurous road trip to one more beautiful place in the Pacific Northwest. When the occasional Snowpocalypse turns Portlandia … Read More
Killing The Winter Game On Mount Hood This Year
Rent a car and head out of the city just 90 minutes to the beautiful peak that stands tall over all the city and much of the Willamette Valley: Mount Hood. Mount Hood stands at 11,249 feet tall making it … Read More
Living in the Present is a Challenge We Should Rise To
You’re here, right now, in this moment, reading this blog. Are you fully present? You might ask yourself, “Where else could I be?” You see your body. You know you are reading this blog. Here you are. Are you really … Read More
7 Ways To Be Of Service During The Holidays
Holidays are a time of giving. Recovery has given us more gifts in life than we can count. This holiday season, give the gift of giving by giving your time to others. Here are 7 ideas for being of service … Read More
Reflection Points For The End Of The Year
24 hours in a day. Seven days in a week. 52 weeks in a year. 525,600 minutes of living from January 1st to December 31st one year after another. Some years fly by. Other years seem to crawl. As we … Read More
Portland In The Winter: What Not To Miss
The Pacific Northwest is a great place to be during the magical months of winter. As the rainy season turns to snow, Portlanders have a variety of activities they can enjoy in the backyard of America’s Rip City. Catch a … Read More