Author Archives: RichardB
Trees
Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven. Rabindranath Tagore
Big Five Crazy Beliefs
When we think (and strongly believe!) crazy stuff, really irrational stuff, we are most likely thinking one or more of the following: “Things should (ought, must, have to) be different than they are!” “It’s awful (horrible, terrible, catastrophic) that they … Continue reading
Opioid Addiction – Brain Functions
Substance addiction is a perplexing phenomenon for those who fortunately do not suffer from it. Although it is incredible to believe that people would willfully engage in behaviors that create problems with their lives on so many levels, substance addiction … Continue reading
Nature
Nature is infinitely creative. It is always producing the possibility of new beginnings. – Marianne Williamson
Anger Diary Handout
I spent years leading an anger management group and this handout was one I used when groups had difficulty engaging. As in all groups at the end I asked people if this handout was useful or not and what could … Continue reading
The community
“The community today can be no single tradition; it is the planet. Daily the world grows smaller, leaving understanding the only place where peace can find a home.” Huston Smith
