Recently, I posted something about my Crash Report. [Crash Report] is the name I have given to my Dream Journals. Back in January, I began recording my dreams. The key, of course, is documenting every available detail as soon as I open my eyes. Otherwise, as you undoubtedly know, the dream tends to fade away. … Continue reading Reflection of Self
Month: September 2020
To stay on the path, we must either cast out our demons or make peace with them. Joseph Shanklin September 28, 2020
Unfortunately for the addict, the enemy is addiction, and addiction has unlimited resources. Yes, our enemy has been planning for battle, going to war, and killing addicts since coping skills first came into existence. Like combat, the battle of maintaining sobriety is a fluid situation, and the enemy [addiction] is watching every move we make, … Continue reading Careful What You Wish For [Addiction & Recovery]
I have spent the past week doing two things, working, and sleeping! Although I have managed to invest a few hours into one of my writing projects. My second Novel, and Part II in the series I'm publishing. Funny thing, Book I has not hit the shelves yet, and I'm already heavily invested in the … Continue reading I Have Missed All of You
Added August 2020 So much has changed since I began my blogging journey 15 months ago. The words have evolved and transformed, finally coming to rest on my life experiences. Until recently, I didn't believe I would bring myself to share even one of these dark tales. Although, I'm still holding back. Some things are … Continue reading About Me [Updated September 16, 2020]
Deadly Path of The Overachieving Addict One of the drawbacks of being an overachiever is that it applies to everything within one's life. In the case of addiction, the ability to overachieve can be dangerous, lead to incarceration, or in many cases, early death. The problem lies within the person's wants and needs for more … Continue reading Deadly Path of The Overachieving Addict
During the Fall of 1991, I became a father for the first time. From the moment my eyes fell upon my baby girl, I knew with complete absolution that my child [children] would be the most important and the most beautiful thing I would ever accomplish in my lifetime. Like it was yesterday, I remember … Continue reading Save Our Children
I've always wondered why some individuals have [Selective Memory]. I'm not speaking of [lying through their teeth], but instead those persons who seem to believe their bullshit. Not having done the research, I can only speculate. Do these people have issues with reality? Do they have long or short-term memory problems? Is it some kind … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Selective Memory]
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