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 –Life Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
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...
Tears
TEARS
Huge tears were rolling down those perfect youthful cheeks. At thirty-four, my youth was coming to an end, her budding womanhood only beginning. Somehow her eyes appeared greener through the tears,...
After The War On Drugs…
Spring, 2009. After the war on drugs? Scanning down the list of hits from an online search, I see this phrase and am stunned by the words. Long time meditation practices...
