MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... Whether you’re a Christian or not, the Christian message pervades our North American cultures. Today is ”ťËśGood Friday’”¦ for Christians that means the God-Man Jesus sacrificed his life to atone for our sin! And what addict/alcoholic has not sinned! . . .
Today we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Any recovering person be they gamblers, food addicts, love addicts, sex addicts, pill poppers whatever needs to follow Jesus’ example of allowing the ego to be crucified. As its only by letting go of our control, that our personalities can be transformed and resurrected. The crucifixion of the ego is of course very painful and many people avoid that and simply remain ”ťËśdry drunks’”¦ unhappy, bitter, struggling never to know their potential until they reach out for help.
In psychotherapy the addicted person is carried through their personal crucifixion by a compassionate witnessing therapist who provides ”ťËśfaith’ for their journey into their dark night. It takes a lot of courage to do this but the rebirth/resurrected personality is a joy for all to see. When we change the world around us changes!
Perhaps your recovery will start today with a crisis of conscience? . . . Recovery is about admitting our guilt and moving on, not wallowing in self-pity or neurotic guilt. I invite you not this day nor this hour but in this moment to stop meditate/pray”¦recovery moves forward and our world is a better place!
MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... If you seem to have lost your way in the many trials of life and are secretly wondering what's the way forward? Then you need to find a way to stop and take stock . . psychotherapy can make all the difference, as you'll have a 'sacred' place where you can say whatever you need to say without judgment or condemnation. Therapy provides a psychologically safe space for clients.
However, the person seeking recovery has a few problems s/he needs to face . . .a highly experienced spiritual advisor is needed . . . So, that's why I offer intensive therapy retreats! This has come from 20 years experience directing clinics/rehabs, and 14 years spent as a Monk ans spiritual adviser.
Lately the actor and Oscar nominee/BAFTA winner Mickey Rourke spoke on T.V. of his need for both a psychotherapist and priest for his healing process... the result is there for all the world to see!
MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... If after the initial decision to look for help for addiction you feel unsatisfied with all that you see in the addiction field, then perhaps you . . .need to face the deeper issues {shame, abuse memories, loneliness, depression and anxiety etc} that underpin and exacerbate your addiction {i.e. drink, drugs, sex, gambling, food, codependency etc}. You know that at some level you want to get to the very depths of the issues in order to be free from compulsions and get on with a more meaningful life/career etc. Sadly, the addiction world has focused chiefly on self-help models that are then bolted onto counseling. So, of you really are lost to yourself in a mid-life crisis there doesn't seem to be much truly effective help out there. I propose that you consider the following: Psychotherapy and/or Spiritual guidance. Suggested reading: Creating a life by James Hollis
MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... After years of drinking or drugging the cost can be a person lost to himself or herself! The 'who' of the person has been lost or covered over by painful experiences, losses and traumas and so on. There is much confusions and no future path seems to present itself, or at least one that has any real meaning. The task of therapy is to aid the client to face the unresolved existential questions that have been avoided, and now have accumulated to the point that there is a real crisis.
As with any crisis there is new opportunity! This is a chance for a radically honest look at oneself and the opportunity to let got of addictions and the underlying causes... a chance to go into a new phase of life with new tools that will continue to support personal-development. The emotionally and spiritually unintelligent person will stumble about in the mid-life period, and continue to do so until there is help from the outside...
MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... If you are struggling with life and facing ADDICTIONS, burnout, depression, and chronic anxiety and so on then you may be in a MID-LIFE CRISIS.
Most of my clients who come on our retreats are professionals who are in a classic mid-life crisis”¦ consequently they are probably struggling to resolve a basic existential question: WHO AM I? The unfolding journey they take leads them thru the dark and previously unknown recesses of their psyche / unconscious.
Much of this initial work involves exploring the body’s sense of knowing as the body acts as a container for our life story. It captures memories and experiences that then have a lasting effect on the person, until they are given the spiritual and therapeutic care they long for”¦This is soul care!
MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... This is the fourth and final blog on RECOVERY TOOLS. I've mentioned in the other blogs about the need to explore your inner-self thru various forms of meditation... if the scriptures are important to you, then you can either: 1)read them in an ancient meditative way {i.e. Lectio Divina}; 2) use the scriptures to work a 12 Step program. There are a number of 12 step bibles or there are free online guides; 3) combine both... and even prep for this with Mindfulness Meditation. If you want a neutral approach... then consider trying Mindfulness ...
The Simplify Company: hiRgrnd.ca http://thesimplifycompany.blogspot.com/2009/0... I'm want to tell you a little more about a project called hiRgrnd that we launched for the BC School District 78 last November. was impressed by the school district’s willingness to embark on a project that trusted students to communicate anti-drugs messaging to their peers via real-time story telling and peer invitations to participate at the site. The courageous, three heroes provide a strong community connection and the Hot Links and Get Out page link to relevant, local sources of help. One of the local heroes, Nicole, travels to schools and school trustees with us to speak about her life and promote the site use. If drug use is a problem in your area and you think this radical method of reaching youth and children by your School District is a viable option, please contact me to talk about it. I would re-design the website so it is unique to your district, populate it with your relevant content and launch within 3 months. It makes a difference in the lives of those who work at presenting their message via video and it is a place where kids with questions can go that is safe, that leads to more safe places and people. Why am I pushing this project again tonight? Tonight my friend Wenda referenced an episode of the CBC's Fifth Estate focussing on Insite, the safe injection site in Vancouver. I have friends who are stuck in this maddening cycle. Many among us are stuck. Watching this video overwhelmed me... Catching addiction early in youth and children is so important!
Recovery Tools - part 3 http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... The key benefits of Meditation for those who are recovering from: drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, co-dependency etc. It is an ancient method that can be adapted to almost any belief system, and exists in some form or other in most religions.
I recommend that beginners start with a form called mindfulness meditation. Some of the main benefits are: 1)The breath grounds in the NOW! Reducing stress and anxiety levels. 2)Acceptance teaches us to experience without judgment.3)We can connect with feelings without being overwhelmed.4)Observing the ebb and flow of our thinking patterns, we learn how our mind works. I strongly advise you to take time to try out meditation for at least a month before forming any opinion.
MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/... Those who did well in recovery as seem to make wholehearted use of recovery tools! They appeared focused, happy and determined to face any obstacles to long-term abstinence.
Today I'd like to take a brief look at another basic tool: JOURNALING.
It has two approaches:
1. Unstructured”¦ free writing to let go and loosen up the rigid and controlling ego . . . without any censoring or judgment or pre-conceived themes. It is an excellent clearing away process and is a good preparation of other self-therapy.
2. Structured writing. There are lots of templates or headings for this and there are some software programs. The content is for you to do! The framework is perhaps:
”˘ Cognitive therapy themes;
”˘ 12 step themes;
”˘ Scripture themes etc.
All of this helps to dismantle the limited perspective and control of the ego. In all major religions the purification of the ego is central to spiritual growth. It is our responsibility to find ways to do this by self-reflection. And, we can take our writing to our sponsor, therapist or group therapy etc.
ADDICTION RECOVERY TOOLS - part 1. http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... Firstly, lets talk about MEDITATION, that age old approach that’s recently been revitalized and found it’s way into books on addiction. It’s become quite popular, but needs to be done seriously! Many recovering people slip into depression and anxious states; here meditation is proven to help”¦ research shows this to be so! Proper forms of meditation will pay off. You can also choose to join a meditation group. Makes sure the instructor has at least a decade of serious experience”¦Here’s a tip: find your own space in your house so that it become obvious that meditation is part of your lifestyle”¦ thereby reinforcing the importance of ongoing meditation periods.
MEDITATION http://addictionhelp-innercare.blogspot.com/2... So what’s the point of recovery? Staying alive! Addiction is a slow form of suicide”¦ not intended but very effective! Recovery involves being alive inside rather than compulsively numbing out. After the initial ”ťËśthawing’ and working thru the early moods, new positive emotions emerge!
Relating to others: Opening up to the world around”¦ rather than being closed off and avoidant. 'Walls' have been built up over the years to keep others away”¦ that also keep those who may help you away too. This is a chance to take a risk and let the good stuff in!
Finding inner resources that have been buried beneath a pile of unfinished business.
Grieving all the losses and moving on in life”¦ all losses can be worked thru in a recovery program”¦ or even better ”ť“ psychotherapy!
Realizing the dreams that have been long forgotten”¦ all that creativity and giftedness. If you are recovering in a mid-life stage then it’s a perfect time to completely review all that has gone before and look ahead.
The Simplify Company: Target Uniforms website launch! http://thesimplifycompany.blogspot.com/2009/0... We're excited to launch the Target Uniforms website today. Target Uniforms is a division of Target Specialty Advertising in Richmond, BC. In addition to providing uniforms, Target Uniforms provides complementary services for customer uniform programs such as warehousing, web-based ordering systems, on-line catalogues, nationwide shipping with electronic tracking, custom designing & manufacturing, among others.
