by Eddie LeShure | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog
Let’s Define and Compare… Mindfulness is focused, non-judgmental, intentional awareness of what is happening in the present moment. Addiction is obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior, which we continue to repeat, despite negative consequences....
by Eddie LeShure | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog
Are You Struggling to Maintain a Regular Meditation Practice? Do you start and then stop? And let me guess, do you beat yourself up because you know you “should”? Here are 7 helpful tips I have learned to keeping it going: 1. Meditate first thing in the morning if...
by Eddie LeShure | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog
The practice of mindfulness is a powerful tool for the recovering addict. Mindfulness creates a pause between urge and action that leaves room for choosing wisely. I call it “The Sacred Pause”. “I’m Out of Here!!!” For most people, the...
by Eddie LeShure | Sep 13, 2015 | Blog
From Addict to Person in Recovery Addiction typically involves automatic behavior used to escape difficult unwanted feelings. Mindfulness involves a conscious investigation of difficult feelings, with a curious attitude. People who struggle with addiction to drugs or...
by Eddie LeShure | Aug 17, 2015 | Blog
Addiction is the Ultimate Checking-Out Process. Mindfulness is the Ultimate Checking-In Practice. Attempting to get rid of a feeling is what we do when we use substances or certain behaviors to avoid feeling agitated, depressed, lonely, or any other seemingly...
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