Music…Come Together…And Heal
Have you ever heard of the healing power of laughter or music? How many songs do you have in your iPod and what significance does each song or artist have for...
Self-Care: Mindfully Reclaiming Your Time
There’s something about the topic of self-care that seemingly allows people to mentally distance themselves from personalization. “Sure, people need self-care, but me? I don’t have time. I’m fine. And I...
The Mooney Family Story
My name is Al Mooney, and I am not an alcoholic or addict, but many others in my family are—my parents, my brothers, Jimmy and Bobby, and our sister, Carol Lind....
How To Have a great Holiday: Reflect On Best Moments Of The Past
How often do we robotically immerse ourselves in the traditions of our families around the holidays without questioning whether those “must do’s” actually create the holiday joy we are seeking for...
The Power Of Energy Healing For Addictive Disorders
Right now as you read these words you are most likely experiencing an illusion so strong, so powerful, that I might not be able to convince you it is not true....
Solo- Moms And Troubled Sons
It is a trend that has been occurring with increasing frequency over the past thirty years - Mothers raising their sons by themselves or with an emotionally absent father. Bringing up...
My Life As An Addict
In October of 2005, my life was about to take a huge turn for the and I didn’t even know it. Gee, there should have been some sort of cosmic sign---
“Don’t...
THE GENIUS OF JOURNAL WRITING
“Genius is not a possession of the limited few, but exists in some degree in everyone. Where there is natural growth, a full and free play of faculties, genius will manifest...
MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR PAST: CHOOSING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
“A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.” ~ William Arthur Ward
Forgiveness is not only a state of mind, but it is a state of being. It is woven through the...
Your Child Died From Drugs? It Can Happen To Anyone.
America, look what’s going on! Thousands of teens and 20 somethings are dying from the likes of illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin, crystal Meth, ecstasy, and dozens of other drugs out...
