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I was one of the 2007 honorees for the AMERICA HONORS RECOVERY awards from the Johnson Institute. Their executive offices are in DC so the award was presented at a National Press Club Luncheon in Washington on September 27th. I was overwhelmed by the honor and the event. It was wonderful being able to share it with my husband, Joe, and members of my family too. I certainly never expected my path in life to be what it has become. Like might be true for many of you, I was on a mission to self-destruct and then God intervened in 1975. I am so grateful. So very, very grateful.
Some other news: I had a new book coming out in December of 2007. It’s called, It’s Up to You: A Practice To Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind. It’s a companion book to Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow. You can find a description of the book in the “bookstore” section.
A word about that Change Your Mind and Your Life will Follow. It has been very popular, thanks to you. For a brief synopsis of that book too, go to it on the “bookstore” section of this web site or go to amazon.com to read about it. I have done many day long workshops, both in this country and Internationally, based on that book, in combination with Fearless Relationships. If you are interested in sponsoring one in your area, let me know and we will explore the possibilities. You can call me at 239-398-6327 or send an e-mail to this web site.
I “revisited” a manuscript on detachment and its close correlation to codependency. I interviewed a number of people a few years ago about their struggles with detaching from the many people in their lives who took center stage, and how those relationships kept them from doing what they needed to be doing for themselves. I decided it was time to publish it and thus, Codependency and the Power of Detachment became book twenty one in my list of published works. I am committed to Al-Anon in my personal life, along with AA of course, and I know my struggle to detach would be far greater if I didn’t have the Al-Anon tools close at hand. If you have any particular thoughts about this topic, share them please. I love getting your input. I am going to do a second and related book on detachment too, one based on meditative thoughts, the following year. There is never a “down time” in the life of a writer. I love it!
On to the more personal. My husband and I will be heading south soon for our winter hiatus. Fortunately, there is good AA and excellent Al-Anon, too, in Florida where we winter. I am never far from my computer, however, so write to me. When I am not at a meeting, working on a book or traveling to do a workshop, or on the golf course, I will be checking e-mails. Be well and share a moment of peace with a stranger today.
PS: Check the events section to see the line up of upcoming conferences.
September 1, 2009
