Author Archives: dayat
Phenomenal Awareness
Consider what it would take to actually have free will.” Sam Harris It seems quite evident that virtual environments can be favorable terrains for many people. And in so many ways. Particularly now as though “we can’t change the fact … Continue reading
Recovery Through Awareness, Acceptance, and Action
Awareness, acceptance, and action, sometimes referred to as “the three ‘A’s,” is both a process and a sequence that facilitates recovery from any number of addictions and those who were exposed to them, along with their inevitable dysfunction, during childhood. … Continue reading
Sharing Experience, Strength, and Hope in Recovery
Although twelve-step recovery is a process that encompasses consistent meeting attendance, service, sponsorship, and a strive toward spirituality, its cornerstone is the sharing of experience, strength, and hope. It is a multi-directional dynamic that enables the person to tell his … Continue reading
The Adult Child Tolerance of Unacceptable Behavior
Treatment that most people would consider “unacceptable,” adult children, who grew up with alcoholism, para-alcoholism, and dysfunction, not only tolerate, but expect. “Adult children are dependent personalities, who view abuse and inappropriate behavior as normal,” according to the “Adult Children … Continue reading
Free Will and Determinism
The responsibility for one’s actions is a critical guideline for the establishment of institutions of discipline as well as a yardstick for determining what a fair remedy is after an event. The directive gives direction for the course of action … Continue reading