Every so often, we have an experience that alters the course of our lives and changes who we are forever. Sometimes these moments fill us with rapture and flood us with insight. Other times, they are blessings in disguise that don’t reveal their treasure until years later. However they show up, these moments can inspire…
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Dare to Be Sober – PUBLISHED!
“Dare to be Sober” is a collaborative book of recovering addicts’ stories of courage, strength and the determination to change. My chapter is “My Addiction Story: We Can Heal from Chronic Pain”. Here’s an excerpt from it: “Addiction feels like we have grabbed a tiger by the tail and cannot remember to let go. My…
Sparkler for the Day
I own who I am, all that I have been, done, all that I am, and all that I will be. This is who I am…what I think…what I feel…how I choose to be in the world. I own both my dark and my light, and all the subtle shades in between. I walk in…
DearJames® Daily – The Power of Fate
It stands to reason that all of one’s life experiences, and thus their fate, is shaped by their character. What bold expression of fate lies at the center of your character? Is it one of empathy, trust, joy, compassion and goodness? Or is its reflection more dubious, sinister, accidental, and unflattering in nature? Life choices…
Your Soul Believes
Your soul believes in you. Connect into your soul to believe in yourself. Your soul carries the strength to help you succeed in any and all areas of life. It holds your road map, leading you on your journey. It has the answers and messages for you to live your dreams, passions and purpose. It…
Dare to Be Sober PUBLISHED!
I am so excited to share with you that we just published “Dare to be Sober”, a collaborative book of recovering addicts’ stories of courage, strength and the determination to change. My chapter is “My Addiction Story: We Can Heal From Chronic Pain”. Our mission is HOPE and the message that resounds loud and clear…
Authenticity & True Character
True character is your strong foundation. Your true character is more important than other’s perceptions, as it is the strength of your foundation. Like a suspension bridge, our outer appearance is what others see, and it depends on the perspective. Driving across the bridge, you do not see the posts in the ground, you only…
DearJames® Daily – The Power of Change
Truth in Wisdom translates into Truth in Words. Change is Constant, Inevitable, Curious, Engaging, Feared, Endeared, Sought After, Spurned. Yet Change Is the Wind Upon which Our Sails Circumnavigate Our Life’s Journey. Leo Tolstoy writes “Everyone Thinks of Changing the World, But No One Thinks of Changing Himself.” Embrace Change – Breathe Into Change –…
His world must be so small! – Feb 2017
“His world must be so small.” I had a friend who would say this when she came across a man who couldn’t handle anything “different” than himself or his personal experiences. I found myself using this same catty phrase as a quick way to come to terms with what I considered ignorant behavior. We are…
It started with the panties – Jan 2017
I recently had breakfast with a friend that I adore. As I was driving to meet her, I passed by that restaurant. The one where they know me because I go there so much; I love the food and it’s close to my office. But in that very moment that I passed by, I decided…