In the process of living, social dynamics are inevitable. When two individuals interact, challenges can ensue. These challenges often arise when expectations become apparent as a friendship or relationship develops. These expectations may be connected to a fear of either losing something they have or not getting something they want out of the relationship. Fear can then … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Recovery and Hope
As I have lived my life I have come to realize that life is a process and a journey, not a destination. I like and find helpful visual metaphors. One such visual metaphor is a jigsaw puzzle that is laid out on a large table to be put together one piece at a time. Separately, each puzzle piece makes little sense to the scheme of the completed puzzle, but once each piece is put … [Read more...]
Limbic System, Fight or Flight Response and Brain Injury Recovery
To watch a video presentation of this article, click on this link: Limbic System, Fight or Flight Response, Brain Injury Recovery Video Presentation My friend, Mr. Ken Collins; has been speaking about the need to consider how the Limbic System and the flight or flight response affects individuals living with brain injuries with regard to stress. Understanding how … [Read more...]
The Benefit of Having Healthy Boundaries
My concept of boundaries was non-existent until I began to understand the need to have my own life. For many years of my life, my concept of boundaries was limited to what separated one state from another state. When it came to having, respecting or even understanding how boundaries factored into relationships, I was clue-less. The notion of my needing to have, set or maintain … [Read more...]
Recognizing, Addressing and Overcoming Blocks to Recovery
In my experience and through my recovery process I discovered that there were various blocks that impeded my ability to create a life for myself. In my experience I discovered how to recognize, address and work to overcome those blocks. I launched Create a Spark of Hope on June 16, 2015 to share, in a methodical and progressive manner; the blocks that I discovered through my … [Read more...]
