by Snowman Therapist | Jan 14, 2014 | Thoughts
All our knowledge is the offspring of our perceptions. LEONARDO DA VINCI, Thoughts on Art and Life In the world of clichés, certainly “the glass is half full (or empty) must at least rank in the Top Ten. But like all clichés, there is a fundamental wisdom within that...
by Snowman Therapist | Oct 1, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
Imagine that you are in an arcade. Or maybe you are just watching a child, or even a grandchild, playing the latest version of Mario Brothers or Grand Theft Auto. They have either invested another quarter, or perhaps several dollars, to access this game. They are very...
by Snowman Therapist | Sep 25, 2013 | Behaviors, Feelings, Thoughts
People may take a job for more money, but they often leave it for more recognition.Bob Nelson – Last week, we looked at the first of Dr. Glasser’s four “positive addictions.” In our discussion of “Giving and Receiving Love” we examined the near universal...
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 | 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...
