Accepting does not mean enjoying

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 16, 2015 “Accepting does not necessarily mean ‘liking,’ ‘enjoying,’ or ‘condoning.’  I can accept what is and be determined to evolve from there.  It is not acceptance...

Are you done yet?

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 9, 2015 Are you done yet? There are many behaviors and patterns we continue that simply do not work and often create chaos in our lives and the lives of those around us.  In our addiction, we are deaf and blind...

Sometimes you need a tug boat.

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 2, 2015 Sometimes you need a tug boat (to turn the ship around). Large ships are great at going straight, however, turning a large ship takes a lot of time and a lot of space.  Large ships need the help of a...

How close you were when you gave up.

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 26, 2015 “Life’s real failure is when you don’t realize how close you were to success when you gave up.” –Dave Checketts Hindsight is 20/20.  Predicting the future is a crap shoot.  Knowing when the...

Ant on top of an elephant

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT October 19, 2015 Ant on top of an elephant If you are an ant on top of an elephant, you can walk North as long as you want but if the elephant is heading South, South is where you will go.  In recovery, it is important...