An amazing photo by St. Louis artist Earl Justice. From chin to nose, and some delicate colours, too.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
New procovery circle in maplewood
A procovery mixer is forming at the Maplewood Municipal Pool bldg [the maplewood community center]. We will be exploring procovery principles found in Kathleen Crowley's book: The Power of Procovery. The circle starts in July as follows:
First Wednesday 7-8pm July 6th
Second Wednesday 7-8pm July 13th
Third Monday 7-8pm July 18th
Fourth Wednesday 7-8pm July 27th
The Maplewood Community Center [municipal pool bldg] is found around the backside of the Maplewood library; through the parking lot; up the hill; on the north side of the pool. The MCC is a white stone Bldg located on the street Lohmeyer just north of the municipal pool. We will meet in Room 1A. Ample parking. Admission is free. Refreshments served or bring your own!
Come join our group to find your way to procovery!!
Dave :>)
First Wednesday 7-8pm July 6th
Second Wednesday 7-8pm July 13th
Third Monday 7-8pm July 18th
Fourth Wednesday 7-8pm July 27th
The Maplewood Community Center [municipal pool bldg] is found around the backside of the Maplewood library; through the parking lot; up the hill; on the north side of the pool. The MCC is a white stone Bldg located on the street Lohmeyer just north of the municipal pool. We will meet in Room 1A. Ample parking. Admission is free. Refreshments served or bring your own!
Come join our group to find your way to procovery!!
Dave :>)
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Patrol
Do you ever feel like some things are fuzzy and out of focus? And that other things closer up are hard as iron? Have you felt unsure which way to go? I sure have, and I can relate to this ant.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Walking Meditation
On a weekday basis I walk and meditate on what is happening in my life. I may ponder what someone said or think about the people in my life. I may dream about future possibilities.
The people I pass on my walk are important to greet, even though I may not know them personally. I may stop and talk with familiar people or neighbors. Being open with new people is important to me.
The interactivity teaches me about the level of communication and the mood people are in. When you are feeling good you can talk more openly. If you are not feeling good you may be less interested to talk. Sometimes if I feel down I force myself to greet anyway. Sometimes I am feeling hurt and say nothing.
Interacting with everyday people has been wonderful therapy for me. If someone smiles back it can lift my whole day. A smile brings emotional endorphines and the walk results in physical endorphines. I reward myself with a diet coke when I return. It is great.
Dave :>)
The people I pass on my walk are important to greet, even though I may not know them personally. I may stop and talk with familiar people or neighbors. Being open with new people is important to me.
The interactivity teaches me about the level of communication and the mood people are in. When you are feeling good you can talk more openly. If you are not feeling good you may be less interested to talk. Sometimes if I feel down I force myself to greet anyway. Sometimes I am feeling hurt and say nothing.
Interacting with everyday people has been wonderful therapy for me. If someone smiles back it can lift my whole day. A smile brings emotional endorphines and the walk results in physical endorphines. I reward myself with a diet coke when I return. It is great.
Dave :>)
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
The Criticality of Hope to Procovery - Page 78
Page 78 - 79 Hope is the answer to the question, "Why?"
...Why apply for a job where, even if you get it, you will be paid minimally, stigmatized maximally, and risk losing your benefits?
My procovery is no longer viewed by me to be unwanted in some position of employment that makes my family feel good when some child asks them what uncle David does. With jobs being exported and workers being illegally immigrated: my employment means taking the job opportunity from someone else!
My real procovery is social support with friends and fellow consumers. I can be a resource only to peers that may see me as such. Although I can point to a progressive christian leader for my family, they are free, as I am, to choose their own religious path. Almighty God will acknowledge that much!
My procovery is sharing my strengths, weaknesses, and my successes and failures with whatever peers are interested to know them. My procovery involves careful listening and feedback to those who are in need. Let God heal us through our huddling together like a good football team!
Dave :>)
...Why apply for a job where, even if you get it, you will be paid minimally, stigmatized maximally, and risk losing your benefits?
My procovery is no longer viewed by me to be unwanted in some position of employment that makes my family feel good when some child asks them what uncle David does. With jobs being exported and workers being illegally immigrated: my employment means taking the job opportunity from someone else!
My real procovery is social support with friends and fellow consumers. I can be a resource only to peers that may see me as such. Although I can point to a progressive christian leader for my family, they are free, as I am, to choose their own religious path. Almighty God will acknowledge that much!
My procovery is sharing my strengths, weaknesses, and my successes and failures with whatever peers are interested to know them. My procovery involves careful listening and feedback to those who are in need. Let God heal us through our huddling together like a good football team!
Dave :>)
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