Change, Change, Change

The only constant in life is change. — unknown   Change is the law of life. — John F. Kennedy    God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. —...

Process Addictions — Beyond Drugs and Alcohol

  Process addictions, like compulsive gambling, sexual behavior, shopping, are similar to addictions to substances in the way they affect the brain. But unlike abstinence from substances, some  triggers to process addictions can be difficult to avoid. Human...

Creating Meaning Through Ritual

Ritual is necessary for us to know anything. – Ken Kesey At my best friend’s wedding, I was able to anticipate the various components of the ceremony. Because we are familiar with the components that make up a wedding service, we can expect to see the...