by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Behaviors
“The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.” ~ Gichin Funakoshi As any grandparent can attest, watching our second generation offspring grow, learn, and accomplish...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Behaviors
“Everything needs a mirror to see what to change and what to love in itself, even a rock or a duck, everything!” -Mehmet Murat Ildan One of the common metaphors I use for describing my efforts as a counselor is that of being a “professional mirror holder.” We...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
In considering the topic of today’s newsletter, the 7th step of AA, I was reminded of an old joke/story that seemed relevant and to the point. It involves a person who died by drowning and begins as she arrives at the Gates of Heaven. It goes like this: God: ...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
As we continue in our travels through the 12 Steps of AA, thus far we have essentially been asked to do two things. Looking into our metaphorical mirror, we have first taken a moral inventory. Second, we have shared our shortcomings with another person. Both steps...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 2, 2013 | Feelings
Think back to when you were a child. It was a day when you had done something wrong at home. Maybe you threw a ball that broke a serving dish or a lamp or left an uncovered magic marker to bleed a permanent green stain on the white velvet love-seat. In fear and...
