“Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”: Navigating The Pain and Grief
You may not be familiar with the song "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" by Neil Sedaka, and to be honest, it’s not one that was ever on my playlist. But it’s an old tune (1962) that you may have heard on the radio, capturing the essence of a person’s disbelief at facing their first […]
The Substance: Doing, Distraction and Being Done With it All
Our brains are intricate networks of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) that influence our behaviour, attention, and overall mental state. Understanding the role of key neurotransmitters like dopamine and noradrenaline can help illuminate the experiences of hyperfocus, distraction, hyper and hypo activity, particularly in conditions like ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). The Role of Neurotransmitters 1. Dopamine: - Often […]
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters by Portia Nelson
Portia Nelson was an American author, poet, and actress. Her celebrated poem, "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters," is featured in her book "There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery." This poignant piece explores themes of self-awareness, personal responsibility, resilience, and growth, making it particularly resonant within the 12-step recovery community. Nelson's reflections […]
The Black Sheep Bearer of Burden
When the ‘norms’ no longer serve us, you are born—the Black Sheep, the non-conformist and through the difficulty and discomfort in your body, and of your life, in your insistence on being healed and whole, we might all become anew. And how poignantly this is captured in the poetic writing of Bert Hellinger: THE BLACK […]
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