Don’t take yourself too seriously.

by | Jun 4, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT June 4, 2018 “As long as I don’t take myself too seriously, I shouldn’t be too badly off.” –Prince Life is difficult when we take ourselves too seriously.  Life in recovery is impossible when we do this.  In recovery,...

Knowledge lives in the bones.

by | May 28, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT May 28, 2018 “Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the bones.” –African Proverb We receive many words of wisdom in the Program.  Old timers in the Program will suggest you follow their advice.  You will see others...

Only God can judge me by my intent.

by | May 21, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT May 21, 2018 Only God can judge me by my intent.  Everyone else has to judge me by my actions. How many times have you said “But I didn’t mean for you to get hurt.  You have to believe me.”  No matter how genuine our...

Appreciation is important.

by | May 14, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT May 14, 2018 “Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.” –Zadie Smith It is important that we express and receive appreciation.  It is also important that we are aware of where we can...

Is it the same problem?

by | May 7, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT May 7, 2018 “The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.” –John Foster Dulles Life is complicated and we are human.  Problems will...

The wound is where the light enters you.

by | Apr 30, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT April 30, 2018 “The wound is where the light enters you.” –Rumi Are you wounded?  Yes. You are.  We are all wounded.  The more important question is whether or not you acknowledge and try to heal your wounds?  When we...