In my experience I have found that there is a path that leads to a freedom. A freedom to be myself, to pursue my dream and to find fulfillment. The freedom that matures and is experienced as I grow in awareness, acceptance and action. When I realize that I am responsible for my life and well-being. What I have discovered through my experience is that I need to do the work to … [Read more...]
Create a Spark of Hope Website
Introducing Create a Spark of Hope Website My name is Craig Phillips and I am a master's level rehabilitation counselor, an author, an educator, a coach, an advocate and a keynote speaker. I am an expert on addressing, handling and overcoming adversity. On February 6, 2007 I created Second Chance to Live to share strategies that have empowered me to succeed far beyond all … [Read more...]
Training Camps and Winning in Life
In today's article I would like to share some thing that has helped me in my recovery process. I would like to borrow from the concept that many sports use in their preparations, training camps. Training camps prepare the individuals in the sport to achieve effectively and efficiently. Like training camps in sport preparation, I have come to realize that life’s experience … [Read more...]
Second Chance to Live — Why the Brain Injury Industry Should be Asking me for Advice
My name is Craig J. Phillips and I would like o share a little bit about myself with you. I am 58 years old. I sustained an open skull fracture and a traumatic brain injury when I was 10 years old. I remained in a coma for 3 weeks. Brain injury rehabilitation was non-existent in 1967, so was essentially on my own to blaze my own recovery and rehabilitation path. With hard work, … [Read more...]
Freedom From Feeling Excluded Part 2 Video Presentation
Several days ago I created the video presentation of Freedom From Feeling Excluded Part 1. In today's article I will offer Part 2 of the video presentation of Freedom from Feeling Excluded. In the event that the information that I share in this 2 part video presentation helps you, please let me know my friend. Thank you. Below is a brief excerpt from Part 2 of my article … [Read more...]