The Power Of We When I started on the journey to recover a life that was happy, joyous and free, and life filled with hope and serenity, I quickly learned the power of "WE". While addictions were active in my life at the time, they were not the problem that stopped me from achieving the life I wanted. They were a solution to escaping the "less than" and "underachiever" feelings that were within; feelings I could not identify or share. From the 12 Steps and being in 12 Step programs, I have lear

Paradox In The Journey For the last 14 plus years I have been on a journey. I had hit a wall in life, in particular the life I was living inside myself. The outside world may have thought things were OK. I had a home, 2 cars, the bills were paid and my consulting company was doing fine from a financial standpoint. Inside I was a mess. I was spiritually dead, was losing relationships that meant the world to me, and had lost respect for myself. It was not a pretty picture. A series of events occu

Transition Over the weekend, I spent some one on one time with my mother. She is in a wheel chair, lives in a "care" facility and has dementia. During our visit, she was in a period of clarity. I asked her if she ever envisioned the day that her son, with mostly gray hair now, would be visiting her in a facility. She thought for a moment, and laughed. It was not a thing either of us had ever imagined. This got me reflecting a bit, a period where you stop at a moment in time and look at reality.

H.O.W.? Man, I enjoy Thursdays. Sometimes the simple gems I hear or am reminded of resonate so strongly in me. The acronym "HOW" falls into this category. The world is filled with insanity, and most of the time insanity as a part of life (my definition-repeated behavior expecting a different outcome), not insanity as being overtly out there. There are fundamentals I try to practice in my life, and they are the same fundamentals I expect to come in to play in a coaching relationship. Honesty-Open

Make It A Good Day? When I got up Wednesday morning, I had a choice to make. I choose to make it a good day. There is enough craziness going on in this world, the talk of economic collapse, and gosh help us, elections on both sides of the border. Here in Canada, as far as leadership goes, I don't find any real good choice. In working with politicians for years to advocate causes, I learned one thing quickly. The only real certainty starting from the time they are confirmed as elected? The real

The WISDOM As a part of each day, I start with the "Serenity Prayer" to get a focus for the day. This has become an ingrained daily habit, but as can happen, sometimes we don't pay attention to things we do so frequently. Today, from Hazelden, I received a great reminder, and it was getting the right message at the right time. While the "Serenity Prayer" is a part of all 12 step meetings I've attended, it is applicable to all. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The

ASS/U/ME This is one I've wanted to do for a while. I'm just back from my favorite Saturday morning meeting, and it is always a great reminder of where I was, and what has changed! I am eternally grateful. It stops me from taking things for granted, from assuming! Even though I have been on a journey of change for a long time, I still find myself making assumptions, and often, as indicated in the title, the assumption backfires! To assume what other people are thinking or feeling without askin

Finding balance For some reason, finding balance is a theme that has resonated deep within this week, and I'm not sure why. The past 2 weeks have seen our local 12 step community bury 2 members. Both too young, both at the time of death back using their substance of choice. In listening to comments, both were all or nothing folks, but good folks. Obviously both lacking balance. Balance also involves play! Let's not forget to play. Our new way of life is a serious matter, but it is not intended

BALANCE-HAVE YOU GOT IT? From post at www.hopeserenity.ca I got up early this morning, and while taking my quiet time, the word BALANCE kept playing through my head. I have the privledge of coaching several people and helping them to articulate and move towards goals in various parts of their lives. As well, I do a fair bit of "service" work as a part of my own journey. People with divergent needs, but a common issue-LIFE BALANCE. I can remember when my journey began. Hindsight tells me how f

Why I'm Here * View * Edit Posted September 23rd, 2008 by Keith First and foremost, I'm here to attract clients. I am a life coach who has helped clients to achieve the results they want, and have also helped others to create a life journey that is free from the effects of addiction. I know that my life purpose is to help others achieve, and as well as a living a balanced life personally, this is the most satisfying thing I can do.I love life and love to laugh and cherish the hope an