January, 2010 Archive

“The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.” Arnold H. Glasgow, U.S. psychologist

Have you ever noticed how fast folks get grumpy when they have to wait even a few minutes…

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“Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad.” Proverbs

American film actor, producer and film director Nicolas Cage once said, “My father was always getting excited about something. It’s genetically inside me somewhere.”…

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“The greatest love is a mother’s; then a dog’s; then a sweetheart’s.”

I had long been aware that stroking pets can have a positive effect on blood pressure, cholesterol, depression and stress, but just talking about a pet? A registered…

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“The best index to a person’s character is (a) how he treats people who can’t do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can’t fight back.” “Dear Abby” Abigail Van Buren aka Pauline Esther Friedman

These days, when…

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In recent years, there has been a backlash against 12–step programs and a number of books have been published decrying the spiritual aspect of the 12-step programs, the word “God” used in the steps, and/or outlining what they consider the…

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“Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” Thomas Henry Huxley, British surgeon, author

One exciting thing in life is knowing that we can grow to one hundred and still learn new things. In fact, we may grow…

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“Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness.” Richard Bach, American writer, author of “Jonathan Livingston Seagull

The holiday seasons are long over and we sigh with happiness as we fondle the loving gifts we’ve received. Other gifts,…

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Faith and spirituality can play a beneficial role in the prevention of drug and alcohol misuse. Furthermore, it has long been acknowledged that both can be significant ingredients in programs designed to treat, promote and recover from substance use disorders.…

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“I am only one, but I am one. I can’t do everything, but I can do something. The something I ought to do, I can do. And by the grace of God, I will.” Edward Everett Hale, American Clergyman and…

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One of the most powerful tools in the addiction arsenal has long been support groups. Younger alcohol abusers seem to have good results from the traditional 12- step programs where they will have an “older” — meaning more experienced —…

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