Get sober one day at a time and before you know it years have passed without you taking that first drink.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Morita Therapy
Morita Therapy is a purpose-centered, response oriented therapy from Japan,
created in the 1930s by Dr. Shoma Morita.
Morita Therapy can be reduced to three steps, as follows:
“Begin taking action now, while being neurotic or imperfect, or a procrastinator or unhealthy or lazy or any other label by which you inaccurately describe yourself. Go ahead and be the best imperfect person you can be and get started on those things you want to accomplish before you die.”
-Dr. Morita
created in the 1930s by Dr. Shoma Morita.
Morita Therapy can be reduced to three steps, as follows:
- Accept your feelings;
- Know your purpose;
- Do what needs to be done.
“Begin taking action now, while being neurotic or imperfect, or a procrastinator or unhealthy or lazy or any other label by which you inaccurately describe yourself. Go ahead and be the best imperfect person you can be and get started on those things you want to accomplish before you die.”
-Dr. Morita
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Frank Sinatra Filosofiziz
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Frank_Sinatra
The Way You Wear Your Hat (1997)
- The Way You Wear Your Hat : Frank Sinatra and the Lost Art of Livin' (1997) by Bill Zehme
- I'm supposed to have a Ph.D. on the subject of women. But the truth is I've flunked more often than not. I'm very fond of women; I admire them. But, like all men, I don't understand them.
- For years I've nursed a secret desire to spend the Fourth of July in a double hammock with a swingin' redheaded broad ... but I could never find me a double hammock.
- Fear is the enemy of logic.
- The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.
- [On religion] I'm for anything that gets you through the night, be it prayer, benzedrine or a bottle of Jack Daniel's.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
FATHER JOE MARTIN
Father Joseph C. Martin
Author of Chalk Talk and Alcoholism Treatment and Recovery
It is rare to see a true hero today, one who inspires service, sacrifice, hope and healing. Father Joseph Martin was that hero for millions of recovering alcoholics.
Joseph Martin was born on October 12, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, and passed March 9, 2009.
In 1942, Father Martin graduated from Loyola College and entered St. Mary's seminary. He was ordained a priest in 1948 and became a Sulpician -- a highly regarded teaching society within the Catholic Church.
“My Name is Joe Martin, and I'm an Alcoholic.”
Father Joseph Martin first uttered this statement in 1958. After ten years of alcoholic drinking with accompanying problems and consequences he entered into Guest House in Michigan, a treatment facility for the clergy for treatment of his alcoholism. His recovery was a true turning point in his life, and the start of a long career where his one goal was to help the suffering alcoholic and their families.
He became enthusiastic for his recovery and to help spread sobriety to others, and with his passion for teaching began a lifelong dedication to ease the suffering of individuals and families affected by addiction.
Chalk Talk -- the Classic
He once said that he started in the field almost by accident. He had no plans to go into alcoholism treatment, but he had some notes because of his own recovery and he used them for a talk on one occasion. The Navy filmed it, and that was “Chalk Talk” the first of his many highly recognized presentations. It became an instant success and was used in treatment programs around the country. He went on to publish the book "Chalk Talks on Alcohol" in 1982, and in total has had more than 40 motivational films to his credit.
He was a gifted speaker. Millions fondly recall his special story-telling ability and wonderful sense of humor. He inspired love, service, helpfulness to others, and recovery. While alcoholism is a serious subject, he thought that laughter was the best approach to reach the sick. He gave hope to countless alcoholics.
According to an article “Leader in Fight Against Alcoholism Founded Father Martin's Ashley in Harford County” (Frederick N. Rasmussen, BaltimoreSun.com, March 10, 2009), Father Martin liked to say, "Give me a blackboard, a piece of chalk and a bunch of drunks and I'm at home.” He has done more to educate and treat those suffering from addiction than anyone else in the past 50 years.
A Focus on Addictions
He was a recognized and celebrated speaker and educator and had international acclaim. He provided consultant services for the government, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. He was a strong supporter of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. He founded Kelly Productions in 1972. He helped to raise funds and in 1983 co-founded with Mae Abraham Father Martin's Ashley rehabilitation center (providing treatment to more than 40,000 people dealing with alcoholism and addiction.)
According to Kelly Productions, Inc., he was recipient of the Andrew White medal in 1986 from Loyola College, the 1988 Rutgers Summer School of Alcohol Studies Distinguished Service Award, and the Norman Vincent Peale Award in 1992. He was even invited by Pope John Paul II in 1991 to participate in the Vatican's International Conference on Drugs and Alcohol, and he traveled around the world to speak and train on the addictions.
In 2008 he marked his 50th year in recovery and 60th year as a priest. He captured the minds and hearts of millions of people. He died at age 84 of heart failure at his home in Havre de Grace, Md.
He will forever be remembered for service, sacrifice, and healing. According to Kelly Productions, he once said, “I’ll die with a piece of chalk in my hands, talking with a bunch of drunks and addicts.” Fr. Joseph Martin is a true hero who will be greatly missed.
In 1942, Father Martin graduated from Loyola College and entered St. Mary's seminary. He was ordained a priest in 1948 and became a Sulpician -- a highly regarded teaching society within the Catholic Church.
“My Name is Joe Martin, and I'm an Alcoholic.”
Father Joseph Martin first uttered this statement in 1958. After ten years of alcoholic drinking with accompanying problems and consequences he entered into Guest House in Michigan, a treatment facility for the clergy for treatment of his alcoholism. His recovery was a true turning point in his life, and the start of a long career where his one goal was to help the suffering alcoholic and their families.
He became enthusiastic for his recovery and to help spread sobriety to others, and with his passion for teaching began a lifelong dedication to ease the suffering of individuals and families affected by addiction.
Chalk Talk -- the Classic
He once said that he started in the field almost by accident. He had no plans to go into alcoholism treatment, but he had some notes because of his own recovery and he used them for a talk on one occasion. The Navy filmed it, and that was “Chalk Talk” the first of his many highly recognized presentations. It became an instant success and was used in treatment programs around the country. He went on to publish the book "Chalk Talks on Alcohol" in 1982, and in total has had more than 40 motivational films to his credit.
He was a gifted speaker. Millions fondly recall his special story-telling ability and wonderful sense of humor. He inspired love, service, helpfulness to others, and recovery. While alcoholism is a serious subject, he thought that laughter was the best approach to reach the sick. He gave hope to countless alcoholics.
According to an article “Leader in Fight Against Alcoholism Founded Father Martin's Ashley in Harford County” (Frederick N. Rasmussen, BaltimoreSun.com, March 10, 2009), Father Martin liked to say, "Give me a blackboard, a piece of chalk and a bunch of drunks and I'm at home.” He has done more to educate and treat those suffering from addiction than anyone else in the past 50 years.
A Focus on Addictions
He was a recognized and celebrated speaker and educator and had international acclaim. He provided consultant services for the government, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. He was a strong supporter of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. He founded Kelly Productions in 1972. He helped to raise funds and in 1983 co-founded with Mae Abraham Father Martin's Ashley rehabilitation center (providing treatment to more than 40,000 people dealing with alcoholism and addiction.)
According to Kelly Productions, Inc., he was recipient of the Andrew White medal in 1986 from Loyola College, the 1988 Rutgers Summer School of Alcohol Studies Distinguished Service Award, and the Norman Vincent Peale Award in 1992. He was even invited by Pope John Paul II in 1991 to participate in the Vatican's International Conference on Drugs and Alcohol, and he traveled around the world to speak and train on the addictions.
In 2008 he marked his 50th year in recovery and 60th year as a priest. He captured the minds and hearts of millions of people. He died at age 84 of heart failure at his home in Havre de Grace, Md.
He will forever be remembered for service, sacrifice, and healing. According to Kelly Productions, he once said, “I’ll die with a piece of chalk in my hands, talking with a bunch of drunks and addicts.” Fr. Joseph Martin is a true hero who will be greatly missed.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Smoking Tobacco is Self-Destructive
In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.
-Mark Twain
I've never let my school interfere with my education.
-Mark Twain
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Omar Khayyam
"I drink not from mere joy in wine nor to scoff at faith -- no, only to forget myself for a moment, that only do I want of intoxication, that alone. -- Omar Khayyam
Friday, December 9, 2011
Jon Hendricks-"Gimme that wine!" -Live at the Trident 1963 - YouTube
Jon Hendricks-"Gimme that wine!" -Live at the Trident 1963 - YouTube: ""
Uploaded by zimbadaboom on Nov 30, 2010
One of singer Jon Hendricks' better post-Lambert, Hendricks & Ross recordings of the 1960s, this spirited live set has been reissued on CD by Polygram under the Smash subsidiary. Recorded in Sausalito, CA, with local musicians (the fine but obscure tenor Noel Jewkes, pianist Flip Nunez, bassist Fred Marshall, and drummer Jerry Granelli), the CD does an excellent job of summing up Hendricks' music of the era. He performs some hip bop ("Stockholm Sweetnin'"), revisits some of his previous group material ("Cloudburst" and "Shiny Stockings"), sings a couple of current tunes ("This Could Be the Start of Something Big" and "Watermelon Man"), performs a touching version of "Old Folks," breaks up the place with his humorous "Gimme That Wine," and revives the ancient ballad "I Wonder What's Become of Sally." Excellent music.
Buy here:
http://www.amazon.com/Recorded-Person-Trident-Jon-Hendricks/dp/B0000046JR
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Insane thing about Alcohol Addiction
A friend of mine wrote this note to me:
I think once you reach 45-50 or so, alcoholism is almost incurable, IMO, but I’m probably wrong. My thinking is that the alcohol addiction groove in the brain is perhaps ploughed too deep by then.-P
My answer:
Alcoholism only exists when the person (idiot) is dumb enough to keep trying to drink. You are completely right about the "groove" in the brain. Alcohol changes your brain and it can be seen on an MRI just like MS can be seen. It is tragic to ignore this science. Accept the science and realize you can't win. No matter how strong your will might be, if you drink you go into "one more" mode and you are back to wanting to be drunk. Prove it to yourself by stopping for months, if you have been an alcohol abuser, and have a few shots of vodka. It is scarey to feel your metabolism or whatever it is asking for more. Somewhat like what happens to massively obese people, the fat of there body actually starts producing hormones that encourage the continuation of morbid obesity.
Alien of invasion your endocrine system!!!!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Blogger Philosophy
My Philosophy of Blogging
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or to be the mirror that reflects it.
- Edith Wharton
Ms. Wharton sums up how I think of blogs. My desire is to reflect the articles and pictures that inspire me when surfing the Web by posting them on my blogs. Blogs create a scrapbook of events to review later inspiring me for a second time. This is a great pleasure and an educational activity providing me with learning missed when I was in school. The Web has demonstrated its great value in generating and spreading new ideas. Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Occupy Wall Street and other revolutions have gained momentum on the Web.
If you have a favorite cause like animal rights, you can play a part in education the world by posting to your blog. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
"To read means to borrow; to create out of one's reading is paying off one's debts."
- Charles Lillard
Communicating my worldview, as seen from my backwater home town situated on an island in the Pacific, is my way of staying engaged with current events. Multiple Sclerosis has reduced my physical energy and keeps me close to home so I need to adapt and find new ways of relating to the world at large.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Hang over cure
If you start seeing little girls standing on crocodiles, it is likely to stop your drinking careen toute suite.
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