12 Step Support Groups: Benefits and challenges

For many of us in recovery from addictions to negative thinking, spending, sex, codependency, alcohol, smoking or drugs, 12 step support groups have offered us a way to find support and companionship when we felt all alone.

along with these benefits however, there lies challenges within these meetings that must be discussed so that on going healing can happen.

Watch this short video, to see what we are talking about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3beSV-RHxDk

Slow down, and discover the truth to long term health, recovery and happiness.

Love, david http://www.davidessel.com

Are we addicted, to chaos and drama in life?

Did you know that many of us in this world today are totally addicted to a life filled with chaos and drama? That what we have become "comfortable" with, is actually amazingly unhealthy?

We seem to shift between long periods of drama with lovers, children, friends and/or co workers, to moments or days of calmness, before we create, yes, create, more drama.

Watch this brief video to see exactly what I am referring to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIbEdFZxtqo

Is it time to slow down, and evaluate life from a different perspective? If we desire, and create a plan, anyone can let go of a life filled with drama, to one that subsists on more peace.

Love, peace, David http://www.davidessel.com

"Hoops for Homeless"...fundraiser in your city.

If you would like to make a difference in your community, with the homeless population, I would love to help you.

In 2011, I created the program "Hoops for Homeless Veterans", and it was an amazing success.

Since that time , we have been contacted by many people wanting us to come into their city, to do this fundraising event for the homeless veterans, as well as other homeless people.

And I am so excited to help.

Please watch this very short video, and then contact me at 941 266 7676, or at talkdavid@aol.com .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArNliwzYSbo

Let's all slow down, and make a difference in this world, together.

Love, David http://www.davidessel.com

Success...through sacrifice? Powerful.

ADVANCEMENT, Success, THROUGH SACRIFICE

During a discussion recently, the topic regarding our need to follow our dreams came up. A woman had to decide if the challenge of working seven days a week for a twelve month period of time was worth the potential end result of creating the life and work she's always desired. Within one hour, the result from our caller survey was unanimous . . . 9 out of 10 people said it would be worth the risk. What about you? Would you be willing to commit to one year of this type of schedule to be doing what you've always wanted? Could you look at this situation creatively enough and devise a mental plan of attack where you could survive the demands of this type of a schedule? Realistically, what is 12 months of your life, if on average we live for 924 months?

I believe a lot of times we take the easier, "conforming" path in a life we forget just may be able to be filled with more excitement and joy if we are willing to make a few different sacrifices along the way. We fall victim to the belief that by doing what the "average" person would do is really the only way to play it. And I admit following your own journey and going after your dreams, which almost always means creating a nonconformist path, will ruffle a few feathers of those who want you to play it safe . . . be more normal. But the rewards in many cases are too great to pass up.

As an example, when we make the decision to go to school full-time and work full-time, we are able to create the confidence in ourselves that too few people seem to have, a confidence and exploration of our greatness that many never get a chance to experience. Search . Grow . Love . Express yourself.

If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on.
Search. Grow. Love.

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