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Category Archives: Self-Compassion
The Way Out is Together
If you Google, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”, you’ll get tens of pages or either articles or images saying this is “an African proverb”. No one really knows who … Continue reading
An Open Letter To Those Currently In Recovery
Dear Human, I hear you might be going through a rough patch right now. Perhaps that’s an understatement. You might have lost your job. You might be caring for a loved one. You might be caring for many tiny humans. … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Change, COVID-19, Inspiration, Recovery, Self-care, Self-Compassion, Sexual Addiction
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On Being Self-ish
Self-ish (adj.) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure. Self (n.) a person or thing referred to with respect to complete individuality; a person’s nature, character, etc. Recently, (okay for the past few years), … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Inspiration, Recovery, Self-care, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
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Dealing With Emotional Turbulence
If you’ve ever flown, you’ve likely experienced it. It can happen on any flight. Turbulence is the shaking of the plane due to air pressure or weather conditions outside. The aircraft might shake a bit, or rock about in jolts, … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Inspiration, Recovery, Self-care, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
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The Pursuit of Happiness
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson “The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do.” – James M. Barrie … Continue reading
Finding Calm in the Chaos: Facing Fires, Storms, and Suffering
I’ll admit, this week’s been a tough one for me. With friends and family facing unpredictable fires, I have felt concerned and helpless. This morning as I sought my own inner peace amidst these circumstances, I realized I have something … Continue reading
Repeat This and Recover
PLEASE SHARE IF YOU AGREE –Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP, Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley and author of Life After Lust. If you benefited from this article, please “follow” us on this blog and on Twitter, “like” us on Facebook, and SHARE this … Continue reading
Leaping Forward with “Life After Lust”
Today I made two giant leaps forward with my “Life After Lust” manuscript. Click here to learn how my upcoming book is progressing. This book is a resource packed with both practical information and powerful inspiration for those seeking recovery from sexual … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Anti-Porn Movement, Inspiration, Recovery, Self-Compassion, Sexual Addiction
Tagged life after lust, LifeSTAR, recovery, sexual addiction
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Permission to Rest
As a person in recovery, I find it very hard to give myself the rest and relaxation I need. What comes naturally for me is overcommitment and overachievement. I too often prioritize productivity over caring for myself responsibly. I know I … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Self-care, Self-Compassion, Sexual Addiction
Tagged addiction, recovery, rest
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