Walking a well-worn path.

by | Apr 23, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT April 23, 2018 Recovery is not blazing a trail alone.  On the contrary, it is walking a well-worn path with peers all supporting each other while traveling to the same destination. Blazing a trail has its time and...

You are a loaded moving van, not a sports car.

by | Apr 16, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT April 16, 2018 You are a loaded moving van, not a sports car. Addiction is a brain disorder expressed through behavior.  Understanding the neurology of addiction helps us to understand some of the behavioral struggles. ...

You don’t need malice to do great harm.

by | Apr 9, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT April 9, 2018 “One doesn’t have to operate with great malice to do great harm.  The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient.” –Charles M. Blow How many times have you said “It was not my intention for them...

Principles make life easy.

by | Apr 2, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT April 2, 2018 “The good thing about principles is that they make life easy.  I have heard it said that when someone bases his life on principles, 99 percent of his decisions are already made.” –Dave Ramsey What guides...

It shows they have a great heart.

by | Mar 26, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT March 26, 2018 “Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep.  It shows they have a great heart, one that can feel compassion for others.” –Brian Jacques “Boys don’t cry.”  “Real men don’t cry.”  These...

I’ve cut it twice and it’s still too short.

by | Mar 19, 2018

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT March 19, 2018 “I’ve cut it twice and it’s still too short.” –Unknown When things aren’t working, we want to take action.  However, taking action and finding a solution can be two very different things.  This is true in...