As Real As It Gets: Stand By Me In Central Park
No studio, no mixers, no lights, no amplifiers: when Cover Story Doo-Wop sings “Stand By Me” under the Bethesda Terrace arches in New York’s Cen…
Category: SELF-CARE – spirituality
“Ave Maria” Acapella: The Sublime In a Stairwell
A work of A work of artistic genius can feel immune to the passage of years. But for works meant to be performed, "timeless" does not Mean "static." T…
Staying Strong vs. Going Crazy
Annie Highwater offers grounding suggestions for staying sane during crazy times. Who doesn't need help with that?
Self-Care for the Spirit
Caring for the spirit involves making commitments to various parts of ourselves. In this post we examine how play, creativity, spirituality, and…
Getting Ready for Her to Move Back In
A Loved One has nowhere to go after treatment, and the family wants to allow her to stay on certain conditions. This can be a tense time for ever…
A Recovery Method Based on Buddhist Practice
What is a Refuge Recovery Meeting like? Refuge Recovery is an alternative to 12-step programs. It's a relatively new organization that has q…
My Son’s Drug is Meth
She knows her son needs help, but he often disappears for long stretches of time right after he starts opening up to her. Read on for Dominique Simon-…
He Won’t Answer My Texts
onedayatatime knows her Loved One needs help, but he often disappears for long stretches of time right after he seems to start opening up to her.…
Does Worrying Prove I Love You?
What's the antidote to worry and where does it show up in your body? How is it connected to love? Can worry ever be helpful? When does worrying cross …
Does Worrying Prove I Love You?
What's the antidote to worry? Where does it show up in your body? How is it connected to love? Can worry ever be helpful? When does worrying cross…