The feelings evoked by color are subjective, yet color therapy chooses universal meanings to assist in controlling emotions and responses. Color therapy can be added to any current treatment plan or a person may opt for mental health treatment programs that include a wide range of alternative therapies to help see recovery in a new…
Everyone is sort of an amateur in the sense that life is constantly new and nobody really knows how things are going to go each day. Everyone gets to choose who they will be in any given moment and the sense of wonder and awe can be like creating a work of fine art. The…
Hearing is an important sense for people who want to know what is happening in their world. It helps people determine if traffic is coming, if danger is approaching, or if birds are singing in the trees. Sound therapy taps into the ability people have to rejuvenate the senses by listening to soothing sounds and…
Spiritual awakening helps people discover a different perception of the world. Colors are more vivid and life begins to appear through a clear vision of the world. When people realize their connection with everyone and everything, truth begins to emerge. This connection helps build energy and illuminates a higher spiritual pathway. Learn more about how…
In recovery, it is likely you encountered some side effects of using substances. Nobody escapes in recovery from some side effects. It just depends on what type of addiction it was, the person’s individual experience, and how long they were in addiction as to how it impacted them overall. Different types of substances produce different…
Recovery is really about seeking out balance. There is the reality of daily life and the reality of living in isolation while trying to sort through difficult circumstances. When looking at life inside recovery, it is hard to explain why it is difficult to cope with life and stay clean. It just is a fact…
Laziness can be a barrier to spiritual awakening, or so some might think. There are different kinds of laziness. There is the laziness of comforts and feeling complacent. Then, there is the desire to stay as comfortable and cozy as possible. The loss of heart, deep discouragement, and a feeling of hopelessness can lead to…
Finding humility can be difficult in sobriety because it feels like a different emotion than to any others you experienced in active addiction. It is fun to get praise and to feel wanted or like you are on top of the world. Humility means letting go of the ego long enough to face the challenges…
Sometimes it is burn out, sometimes it is something else but most people come to recognize they need boundaries when they have already been crossed. Sometimes they get crossed multiple times. When a person does not set personal boundaries, they need to get focused on what is important in their life and recovery by figuring…
The topic of shame is a hot one right now. Researchers, writers, and speakers are talking more about the hidden epidemic of shame. Shame lives in darkness and thrives on it for oxygen. The pain also accompanies it and that is a special kind of pain when men are involved. It is difficult to find…