Lately, we have been seeing articles and videos in the news about the astounding increase of babies who are born addicted to prescription drugs. In each of them, there seems to be this underlying question: “How can this be happening?” In my mind, however, the answer is simple—it’s happening because doctors are continuing to prescribe very addictive medications as if they were candy. And more and more, unfortunately, their patients appear to be pregnant women. That was then… In 1973, I was … [Read more...] about Prescription Addiction–in BABIES??
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What I Learned on My Spring Stay-cation
“Ahhhh…,” I remember thinking, “a week off—a whole week off!” As a gift to myself on my last birthday, I decided to take some well-earned time off. Because I was craving a low-key week that wasn’t totally stuffed with things to see and do, I decided to stay home and not travel—to instead enjoy my beautiful, beloved Vancouver. I really like stay-cations. I don’t have to pack or be in crowded airports or bus terminals. I can sleep in my own bed and not spend an exorbitant amount of money to … [Read more...] about What I Learned on My Spring Stay-cation
If Nothing Ever Changed, There Would Be No Butterflies: The Power of Transformation
I love butterflies.For me, aside from their incredible beauty, they signify the extraordinary growth that all living things – including us humans – are able to achieve when we make that choice.Think about it: a butterfly starts out as a cumbersome caterpillar, crawling slowly along the ground, being stepped on, squashed down, dissected in biology classes, and then discarded when the abuse is over. It is easy to discount the lowly caterpillar.But caterpillars have an uncanny sense of intuition – … [Read more...] about If Nothing Ever Changed, There Would Be No Butterflies: The Power of Transformation
Whitney Houston: Thank You for Your Help
Just like much of the world, I am shocked and saddened as I hear the news about Whitney Houston – dead at the age of 48. I’ve always loved Whitney’s music – her voice was so amazing and until recent years, her onstage presence could make us forget all about the demons she battled privately. Not only did she fight an ongoing battle with mind-altering substance addiction, she also was in the spotlight several times as a result of domestic violence with her husband Bobby Brown. Despite her many … [Read more...] about Whitney Houston: Thank You for Your Help
Attachment or Authenticity: Which Would You Choose?
I recently went to a talk given by Gabor Maté, a medical doctor, author and speaker, who spent many years working with hard-core addicts and alcoholics , as well as people with HIV/AIDS, in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. His talk, as always, was brilliant and inspirational – but there was one point he made that continues to resonate with me. Dr. Maté explained that most people, when faced with the choice of either attachment or authenticity in their relationships, will go for attachment first, … [Read more...] about Attachment or Authenticity: Which Would You Choose?
