Living in the Pacific Northwest is like living in an adventurer’s playground. From one end of the state of Oregon to the other is wild, stunning terrain of beautifully cared for nature offering men in recovery an endless list of … Read More
What We Can Learn From Flowers As Men
As February comes to a close, many of us hope that the blistering cold, snowy conditions of winter are coming to a close as well. March is right around the corner giving the advanced warnings of spring in Portland, AKA … Read More
Healthy Ways To Remove Unhealthy People
Not all family members are healthy to keep in your life after getting sober. In addition, not all friends, coworkers, associated, peers, colleagues, affiliates, or people you turn to for services are healthy to keep in your life after getting … Read More
Signs Of Progress In Recovery: Mind, Body, Spirit
Pinpointing progress can be hard when you are the one actively working toward recovery. If you have a loved one in treatment, you might be surprised by how difficult it is for them to notice their progress when it is … Read More
Masculinity and Yoga: The Revealing History Of Yoga
Look for articles on yoga and masculinity and you will be met with endless lists of why yoga is good for men including better focus, better awareness, better flexibility, and better sex. The benefits of yoga can certainly enhance a … Read More
Wants Versus Needs and the Importance in Sobriety
These are the definitions for “want” and “need”, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Want (n): “deficiency, lack”; “something wanted”; “desire” Need (n): “necessary duty”; “obligation”; “a lack of something requisite,desirable, or useful”; “a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being … Read More
Hearing Vs Listening: Why The Difference Is Important
Seth Horowitz defined the difference between hearing and listening quite simply in his article, “The Science and Art of Listening” for The New York Times. He wrote, “The difference between the sense of hearing and the skill of listening is … Read More
How Drunk Is Drunk? Understanding Intoxication And BAC Levels
If you ask someone who is intoxicated, or is about to get intoxicated, about their level of intoxication, you are unlikely to receive a specific decimal point number indicating their BAC. BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Content level and represents … Read More
Relapse Warning Signs: The Obvious, The Unobvious, And The PAWS
Many have described relapse as being a single moment, quick as a flash, where good judgment is swiftly replaced by bad decision making. Others have said that they knew relapse was coming for many weeks or even months before it … Read More
The Superfood Swap: What You Can Eat Instead
Superfoods are all the rage in the world of health and wellness, diet and nutrition. These foods are at the top of their class when it comes to their benefits for mind, body, and digestion. Diet and nutrition has been … Read More