Nesting Birds

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT January 2, 2017 “You can’t keep birds from flying over your head but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair.” –Chinese Proverb We do not have control over the thoughts that pop into our heads.  They...

The well of emotions

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 26, 2016 “And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was often times filled with your tears.” –Kahlil Gibran Addiction, at a deep level, is about avoiding uncomfortable emotions.  The avoidance of...

Diving for Pearls

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 19, 2016 “Pearls don’t lie on the seashore.  If you want one, you must dive for it.” –Chinese Proverb Nothing of significant value comes without effort.  Sobriety, like diving for a pearl, comes with planning...

Giving to the next generation.

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 12, 2016 “One generation plants a tree; another gets the shade.” –Chinese Proverb Sobriety and recovery are challenging.  They require perseverance and trust.  If you walk this path, the benefits are...