by Snowman Therapist | Jul 23, 2013 | Thoughts
In preparing to comment on the final step from the Twelve Steps of AA, the commonly expressed quote, “People are creatures of habit.” occurred to me. Researching the source of this oft-expressed idea, the trail led to Aristotle. The Greek philosopher identified...
by Snowman Therapist | Jul 23, 2013 | Thoughts
Behavior is the mirror in which people reflect their values. Goethe My wife, Anita, is a woman of many talents, skills, and interests. But more than anything, she loves and promotes reading. In designing our new home, Anita decided to name each room of the house after...
by Snowman Therapist | Jul 23, 2013 | Behaviors
You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again. Pat Riley Only Three Choices for Every Conflict Imagine that you and your partner, friend, or co-worker are in the midst of some argument or issue of...
by Snowman Therapist | May 9, 2013 | Behaviors
Do you often find yourself at the corner of Knowing the Right Thing to Do and Doing the Right Thing? The hardest part is doing the right thing. “Right actions in the future are the best apologies for past wrong actions. “ Tyron Edwards – Theologian Do the Right...
by Snowman Therapist | Apr 25, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
In considering the concepts laid out in the 10th step of AA, a somewhat contradictory notion occurred to me. While the step invites us to re-visit our inventory, the step also asks us to admit to wrongdoing. The step narrates: Continued to take personal inventory...
