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STOOLS AND BOTTLES

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Book Review of Stools & Bottles Alcoholism is a physical, mental, and spiritual malady that can be arrested but never cured. Arrestment can come only with honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. When walking into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous most newcomers see a list of the Twelve Steps on the wall. A quick read through shows that at best, the Steps are a daunting task, at worst they are impossible. “Stools & Bottles” is a great pocket sized book (written by the author of “The Little Red Book” and published by Hazelden in 1970) that really gets into the crux of the 12 step recovery program. In the first part of the book, steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 are briefly discussed as outlined by the “Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous as the beginning of recovery because “Steps 1 and 2 have identified illness in our lives. Step 3 suggests a proved, effective treatment for the spiritual part of this illness.” These three steps can be pictured as a three-legged stool – all legs or necessary or the stool is not useable. Step 4 activates the action necessary to look honestly at ourselves. The next section of this book (represented in the title by the “bottles”) features definitions, warnings and antidotes for the dangerous “stinking thinking” that can precipitate the next drink. They are: resentment, dishonesty, criticism, self-pity, intolerance, jealousy, anger and fear. These eight topics are covered in wonderful brevity (less than 200 words each) but get right to the heart of the matter in plain everyday language. The balance of the book is devoted to 31 daily readings (reminder, inventory, spiritual contact, physical audit and suggested meditation) which can be used independently as part of a morning meditation. Stools & Bottles really delves into recovery and can help any reader work towards sobriety that is “happy joyous and free”.

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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body

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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---*WOW-What a ride*!"

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Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of to satisfy hunger. We've all been there, finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downing cookie after cookie while cramming for a big test. But when done a lot — especially without realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.

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Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings. But understanding what drives emotional eating can help people take steps to change it.

One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it's prompted by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they're stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine's Day or the celebration of a holiday feast.

Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce. More often, though, it's the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort or distraction in food.

Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done. A kid who is given cookies as a way to stop crying may learn to link cookies with comfort.

It's not easy to "unlearn" patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what's going on.

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ARE YOU ADDICTED TO BUSYNESS ARE YOU A SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICT

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ARE YOU ADDICTED TO BUSYNESS ARE YOU A SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICT

You may be lost in the addiction to busyness if…

  • Your usual response to “how are you?” is “so busy”, “crazy busy” or “busy but good”
  • You spend time worrying about how busy you are going to be tomorrow
  • You get angry when your spouse or friends aren’t as busy as you
  • Your busy life keeps you up at night thinking about everything you didn’t get done
  • You make a point of letting people know that you stay at the office after hours
  • You check email several times a day
  • You zone out during conversations thinking about everything you have to do
  • You volunteer for things you don’t care about
  • You spend time complaining about how busy you are
  • You make list after list to make sure you don’t forget anything during your busy day
  • You allocate time each day to clean your desk or organize your stuff
  • You regularly eat in your car
  • You use a phone in the car because “it’s the only time you have to talk”

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