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Learn… Something new to add to your brain. Sit back = be still, relaxed. Observe = be mindful of what is happening. Do...
08/24/2025

Learn… Something new to add to your brain. Sit back = be still, relaxed. Observe = be mindful of what is happening. Do not react = If you must, try to "respond." Remember, if there isn’t a question mark, you do not have to reply! Peace, John If you enjoyed this blog post, I encourage you to share it with your friends on social media. Encourage them to sign up. Thank you!

Learn… Something new to add to your brain. Sit back = be still, relaxed. Observe = be mindful of what is happening. Do not react = If you must, try to “respond.” Remember, if there i…

When I start to feel irritated or angry, I've learned to look at what I was expecting in that situation. When I’ve figu...
08/17/2025

When I start to feel irritated or angry, I've learned to look at what I was expecting in that situation. When I’ve figured that out, then I work on accepting that the reality did not meet my expectations. The fault usually lies in me and my expectations, not in reality. I get in deep trouble with myself and others when I'm not able to accept “what is.” I’ve also learned that resentments are angers that I hold onto. ...

When I start to feel irritated or angry, I’ve learned to look at what I was expecting in that situation. When I’ve figured that out, then I work on accepting that the reality did not meet my…

Years ago I learned a similar affirmation. At conferences on my name tag, under my name I would print “IALAC” and would ...
08/10/2025

Years ago I learned a similar affirmation. At conferences on my name tag, under my name I would print “IALAC” and would wait for someone to ask me what that was. I would then explain to them it stands for “I am lovable and capable.” The above affirmation is similar. Instead of setting yourself up hoping to hear certain things from certain people, why not give yourself the positive messages you wish to hear? ...

Years ago I learned a similar affirmation. At conferences on my name tag, under my name I would print “IALAC” and would wait for someone to ask me what that was. I would then explain to them it st…

I like to say, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink, BUT, if the water is around, it might realiz...
08/03/2025

I like to say, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink, BUT, if the water is around, it might realize how thirsty it is!” This is meant to encourage presenting information or options to those who may benefit from them. They may not partake when you want them to, usually today, but the seed may be planted nonetheless. ...

I like to say, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink, BUT, if the water is around, it might realize how thirsty it is!” This is meant to encourage presenting informatio…

Dwelling is another word for living. If you are focusing on the negative then that's in your field of vision. It's likel...
07/27/2025

Dwelling is another word for living. If you are focusing on the negative then that's in your field of vision. It's likely to become self-fulfilling, don't you think? Whatever you focus on contributes to your power. Do you want negative power or positive power? Simply put, think more positive thoughts and become more positive! You deserve it! Peace, John I invite you to become a guest blogger. ...

Dwelling is another word for living. If you are focusing on the negative then that’s in your field of vision. It’s likely to become self-fulfilling, don’t you think? Whatever you …

This blog will have two parts. The first part is about the disease concept of addiction. Disease is a useful model of ho...
07/20/2025

This blog will have two parts. The first part is about the disease concept of addiction. Disease is a useful model of how to think about this, what I call, “a phenomenon.” As a disease, it has physical, psychological and spiritual symptoms, including: inebriation, increased tolerance, dependence (physical and/or psychological), blackouts, denial, rationalization, minimizing. Also: blaming, inflated ego, poor connections with self, others, and a Higher Power....

This blog will have two parts. The first part is about the disease concept of addiction. Disease is a useful model of how to think about this, what I call, “a phenomenon.” As a disease, it has phys…

The question comes up frequently, “How do I accept?” Here's a few thoughts: Think about your current situation without j...
07/13/2025

The question comes up frequently, “How do I accept?” Here's a few thoughts: Think about your current situation without judgment and without denial. That is “what is.” Embrace that reality even if it's unpleasant or not to your liking. Identify parts of the situation which you may be able to control and focus on those. Let the rest be. Let go of what you can't control; also let go of any resistance to “what is.” Acknowledge that you have no control over parts of the situation, or even the whole situation. ...

The question comes up frequently, “How do I accept?” Here’s a few thoughts: Think about your current situation without judgment and without denial. That is “what is.” Embrace that reality eve…

Are you an avoider? Do you know someone who is? The causes may be many. Avoiding could be learned from parents, caretake...
07/06/2025

Are you an avoider? Do you know someone who is? The causes may be many. Avoiding could be learned from parents, caretakers or previous relationships. If one grew up in an emotionally flat environment, not allowed to express feelings, then a flat affect could easily be construed as avoiding. At the other extreme, a toxic or chronic stress environment can produce a similar result....

Are you an avoider? Do you know someone who is? The causes may be many. Avoiding could be learned from parents, caretakers or previous relationships. If one grew up in an emotionally flat environme…

And they didn't even mention, “replacing!” I've heard it called, “preventive maintenance!” What do you think of that? H...
06/29/2025

And they didn't even mention, “replacing!” I've heard it called, “preventive maintenance!” What do you think of that? How does that apply in your life? What would you want to prevent? What price are you willing to pay? What will happen if you don't pay it? Peace, John How to leave a comment on this blog: First, make sure that you are on our actual blog:...

And they didn’t even mention, “replacing!” I’ve heard it called, “preventive maintenance!” What do you think of that? How does that apply in your life? What would you want to prevent? …

You'd be surprised how many people share their feelings with their toxic relatives or associates. Just because you have ...
06/22/2025

You'd be surprised how many people share their feelings with their toxic relatives or associates. Just because you have feelings, doesn't mean you have to share them. This is where your logic kicks in and you get to make decisions about what to do with those feelings. Decide who to share them with, who to withhold them from, when and how much....

You’d be surprised how many people share their feelings with their toxic relatives or associates. Just because you have feelings, doesn’t mean you have to share them. This is where your…

A lot of us have learned to spend a lot of time in our heads. I believe, as humans, we're comprised of thoughts, feeling...
06/15/2025

A lot of us have learned to spend a lot of time in our heads. I believe, as humans, we're comprised of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, all wrapped up in what I call “soul” or “spirit.” If we are overthinking, we're probably just getting by in life. We've probably learned to overthink as a defense against feeling what we feel that we don't know how to deal with, or as a way to justify our behaviors....

A lot of us have learned to spend a lot of time in our heads. I believe, as humans, we’re comprised of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, all wrapped up in what I call “soul” or “spirit.” If we a…

"You won’t find any solutions in the reasons why!” ~ John Pacheco Recently, I heard myself saying this to a client in t...
06/08/2025

"You won’t find any solutions in the reasons why!” ~ John Pacheco Recently, I heard myself saying this to a client in the midst of a session. Many of my clients spend a lot of time explaining their problems/challenges. I encourage them to spend at least as much time “leaning into the solutions.” For the most part, in this line of work, “why” isn’t that helpful....

“You won’t find any solutions in the reasons why!” ~ John Pacheco Recently, I heard myself saying this to a client in the midst of a session. Many of my clients spend a lot of time explainin…

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