It's essential to tell the truth at all times. This will reduce life's pain. Lying distorts reality. All forms of distorted thinking must be corrected.

The spiritual quest is not some added benefit to our life, something you embark on if you have the time and inclination. We are spiritual beings on an earthly journey. Our spirituality makes up our beingness.

You can't heal what you can't feel!

Recovery begins with embracing our pain and taking the risk to share it with others. We do this by joining a group and talking about our pain.

All these feelings need to be felt. We need to stomp and storm; to sob and cry; to perspire and tremble.

Hell, in my opinion, is never finding your true self and never living your own life or knowing who you are.

Children are curious and are risk takers. They have lots of courage. They venture out into a world that is immense and dangerous. A child initially trusts life and the processes of life.