Human beings are precious. Every single one of us matters in life. We have the misfortune of not being able to understand that about ourselves and, often, other people. And…
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Did you know there are music therapy activities you can try at home? You probably already know that music is a powerful medium. You can deliberately harness that power to…
One of the troubles we face in recovery is when we lose sight of hope. It happens from time to time that we lose the ability to see that our…
The Saboteur Inside You If you’re like me, there’s a side of you that’s problematic, a bit troublesome. Someone tucked away within who does not fully serve your highest wishes…
The longest day of the year is here. Are you ready? On June 21, Summer officially arrives and with it, we’ll get more than four extra hours of sun! Summer…
It doesn’t matter if you’re a local or a wanderer, Southern California is a trove of fun to explore. We’ve put together a list of adventures that we can’t wait…
The four primary attachment styles are broad categories: secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized. These styles are often split further by nuance and complexity with the same general consensus: everyone should…
Perfectionism and the Burden of Control Are you a perfectionist? If so, you may have a hard time relaxing and enjoying making art just for its own sake. Expressing yourself…
A Spiritual Cure for Spiritual Pain Recovery almost always requires allowing the spiritual side of us to have more say in our lives. For many of us, to stay sober…
Introducing Higher Power The thing I love most about 12 Step is that it recognizes the vital importance of each person having their own direct and very personal relationship with…
