What is Suffering

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 1, 2014 “Suffering is clinging to that which changes.” –Budha Life is change. This is a truth whether we like it or not.  Holding on to a part of life and expecting it to never change sets us up for suffering....

The Universe Turns Up the Volume

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 24, 2014 If we don’t listen, the universe turns up the volume. Life is all about growth.  The universe around us supports this process by sending us things to learn from.  If we pay attention and learn, the...

When you feel like you’re going through Hell

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 17, 2014 “When you feel like you are going through Hell, keep going!” –Winston Churchill Life throws us many difficult and painful experiences and situations.  This is especially true in early recovery.  If we...

Observe the Feeling and Thought

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 10, 2014 Observe the Feeling and Thought. It is possible to be too close to your own experience.  When we simply react to our feelings and thoughts, we often miss the larger picture.  When we take a step back...

You need to know what “Yes” is.

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT November 3, 2014 If you are going to say “No,” you need to know what “Yes” is. Snap judgments usually create problems.  Informed decisions typically work out better.  To make informed decisions we must explore and...