Youthful innocence.... Robbed yet again from our children with the latest shooting so close to home. We are all only one degree of separation from those who have lost loved ones and it is so senseless and painful. And yet, we must figure out how to provide a "new normal" for our children and teens. Conversation with our children is so important. Some will react with nonstop chatter, others will withdraw. Family activities together, such as a sing around the campfire or s

In recovery, we often hear reference to inner child work but I am wondering how often we address our inner terrorist. Terror simply means assault, harass, strike and do violence. What if every time we are being unkind to ourselves, we are being a terrorist? Have you ever considered what you are doing to terrorize yourself every day? What if the real terrorist is within, not outside of you? Your emotions and thoughts create your beliefs which ultimately create your reality