Learning To Take Life On Life’s Terms
David Hampton
Those of us who have spent any time in recovery circles have heard the term, “Taking life on life’s terms.” But what does that really mean?
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Category: Addiction Diary
Surrender, Sanity, And Sacred Connection
David Hampton
We have to allow people to feel what they already feel and know what they already know. This is the beginning of true surrender.
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The Myth Of The Magic Meetings
David Hampton
Programs that involve 12-Step meetings are nearly universally used in addiction recovery. However, these meetings are not a magic cure-all.
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The Difference Between Identity And Identifying In Recovery
David Hampton
Identity plays a significant role in both addiction and recovery. Learn more about the difference between identity and identifying in recovery.
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Dangers Of The Negative Inner Narrative
David Hampton
If you have a dangerous negative inner narrative, it could be holding you back from making the progress in recovery that you are seeking.
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Recovery And The Price Of Change
David Hampton
If you are truly committed to change, you have to pay a price of some kind. However, the many benefits of recovery are worth any price.
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People In The Thresholds Of Recovery
David Hampton
People in the thresholds of recovery are in liminal spaces between a life of addiction and a life of sobriety where we learn who we truly are.
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Thresholds Of Recovery
David Hampton
Liminality, the space in between the sense of being in between your past and your future, defines the thresholds of recovery.
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Recovery And The Integrated Soul
David Hampton
True recovery isn’t about creating a sober persona, but rather an integrated soul that is intentional and honest about what is and isn’t authentic about me.
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