Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-30-2015, 05:55 AM
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Where is Your Place of Residence?
Like a...
Where is Your Place of Residence?
Like a filing cabinet, the past is a source of information for learning but it's not a place to live; a place of reference, not a place of residence.
Learn...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-29-2015, 06:48 AM
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-28-2015, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 30
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How to Take Criticism
The key to taking...
How to Take Criticism
The key to taking criticism constructively is taking criticism gracefully.
When criticized, pause your reaction, calm your emotions & then respond gracefully. Take...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-25-2015, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 30
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Positive Affirmation
Notice how many times...
Positive Affirmation
Notice how many times you put yourself down during the day. Include what you think and say, even words spoken in jest. Pay particular attention to how you react to your...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-25-2015, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 30
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Like the Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is a...
Like the Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and resilience. Its roots are in the mud but it rises above the muddy waters, to grow into a pure, bright and beautiful flower.
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-25-2015, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 30
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Life's Tall Orders
Every so often, life...
Life's Tall Orders
Every so often, life presents us with a tall order - a situation that seems so difficult & one that occupies our mind so completely that we just can't see over or around it.
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-24-2015, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 30
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Try Kindness
When you're feeling under...
Try Kindness
When you're feeling under pressure, you may find that kindness helps. How? When you're being kind, you'll find that the act of kindness takes a moment, whether it's picking up...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-23-2015, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 30
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Best of You
Do you compare yourself to...
Best of You
Do you compare yourself to others? Why? It could be because you want to gauge how you are doing in comparison, or it could be just plain force of habit.
Find out why you compare...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-22-2015, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 30
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Starting Somewhere New
When you start...
Starting Somewhere New
When you start working somewhere new, it can be exciting & challenging.
To get settled into your new role & fit into the new environment, confidently ask questions &...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-21-2015, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 30
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Creating a Sacred Space
Would you like to...
Creating a Sacred Space
Would you like to have your very own sacred space in your home? Well, you can. Find a place in your home, a corner of a room, & create a space for you. You can keep it...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-19-2015, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 30
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Forgive Yourself
Replaying your mistakes and...
Forgive Yourself
Replaying your mistakes and failures over and over again doesn’t help you nor does it change what happened. To stimulate growth and positive change, you have to forgive...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-19-2015, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 30
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Everyday Greetings
Hi! Hola! Bonjour! Ni...
Everyday Greetings
Hi! Hola! Bonjour! Ni Hao! Ciao! Namaste! No matter where we are in the world, being greeted is like a ray of sunshine, it just lifts our spirits and gets a smile out of us. ...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-18-2015, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 30
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Check In, Not Check Up
Are you good at...
Check In, Not Check Up
Are you good at regularly checking in with people? With family, friends and people at work?
Check in with people and find out what's happening and how things are going....
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-17-2015, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 30
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Thought About Contentment
Have you recently...
Thought About Contentment
Have you recently thought about contentment? Here's a thought: Contentment doesn't mean no drive, no goals. It's not a bland acceptance of life.
Contentment means...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-16-2015, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
In the Middle of Stress
When you're in the...
In the Middle of Stress
When you're in the middle of stress, stop for a few seconds or minutes and give yourself some breathing space.
Breathe. Breathe in through your nose for a count of...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-15-2015, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
See Like An Artist
Most often, the way we...
See Like An Artist
Most often, the way we see things is not the way things are but the way we think they are.
To see things more clearly, see like an artist. Put aside what you think and...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-14-2015, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Tips for Making Decisions A Little Easier
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Tips for Making Decisions A Little Easier
From the moment we wake up, until we go to bed, we're constantly making decisions. Despite it being a common activity, most of us struggle with...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-12-2015, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 30
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Summer’s End
Summer – it’s a time of...
Summer’s End
Summer – it’s a time of abundance, to enjoy the summer sun, flowers and fruits … but, summer, like everything else, doesn’t last forever. If summer was forever, all the energy and...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-12-2015, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Know Your Weaknesses
Do you know your...
Know Your Weaknesses
Do you know your weaknesses? Behaviors and attitudes that hold you back? To find your weaknesses: a) Think about your behaviors and attitudes that may have contributed to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-11-2015, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Pockets of Silence
Noise. It’s everywhere....
Pockets of Silence
Noise. It’s everywhere. But you can still bring pockets of silence into your noisy world. How? Well, you don't have to escape the noise or enforce silence. Silence is within us,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-10-2015, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 30
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Uncomfortable, Unknown, Unfamiliar
Have you...
Uncomfortable, Unknown, Unfamiliar
Have you outgrown the known? Are you feeling stagnant in your comfort zone? No longer enjoying the familiar?
How about, venturing into the uncomfortable,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-09-2015, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Like a Jigsaw Puzzle
Sometimes life is like...
Like a Jigsaw Puzzle
Sometimes life is like a jigsaw puzzle. We don't always see the big picture coming together. We may try to make things fit where they simply don’t belong. We may get...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-08-2015, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Swap, Not Stop
If you're trying to stop an...
Swap, Not Stop
If you're trying to stop an unwanted habit, stop. It's quite difficult to stop doing something altogether. You may just find it easier to swap than to stop.
Swap an unwanted...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-07-2015, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 30
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Obligation or an Option?
Often we do things...
Obligation or an Option?
Often we do things not because we want to, but because we feel obligated. Doing things out of obligation creates a sense of burden and resentment.
Why not, shift...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-05-2015, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
The Art of Patience
What cannot be achieved...
The Art of Patience
What cannot be achieved with pressure can easily be achieved with patience. Patience gives you the time to chip away at your dream and turn it into a reality. It tells you...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-05-2015, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Comparison to Compassion
Compare yourself to...
Comparison to Compassion
Compare yourself to others? Comparison can be a source of motivation. But it can also leave you feeling inferior or superior - and both these states devalue yourself...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-04-2015, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Turn Rejection into Direction
No-one likes...
Turn Rejection into Direction
No-one likes being rejected, whether it’s in matters of the heart, work or life. But it does happen. Rather than feel frustrated because things aren't going in the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-03-2015, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Nurture, Not Neglect
Are you neglecting...
Nurture, Not Neglect
Are you neglecting yourself, your health or your personal development? Neglect yourself and over time this affects your mental, emotional and physical well-being. Now...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-02-2015, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Someone Else's Anger
When someone is angry,...
Someone Else's Anger
When someone is angry, it's probably best to avoid getting angry in return, reacting defensively, or telling the other person to calm down. If the person is really angry,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
09-01-2015, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,997
Thought For Today - September
A Holiday State of Mind
When we return from our holidays, most often, there's a spring in our step, a sparkle in our eyes, we're feeling good, feeling relaxed. But how long before that holiday...
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