Trigger Warning: The following references sexual violence. It does not describe any events in detail, but names things that could be difficult for some readers. (reposted from Rachel’s Blog – Write out of Left Field) Jesus valued what society dismissed. He didn’t care which of his disciples could most accurately quote scriptures or put the […]
Reflections on a 30-Year Journey in Recovery
“For when a few years are past, I shall go the way of no return.”Job 16:22 This past Wednesday I celebrated 30 years clean. 30 years of not using alcohol or any illicit drugs. The years prior to this time were fueled by substance abuse that was accompanied by a co-occurring mental health disorder. It […]
Therapeutic music is good for the soul
Therapeutic music is good for the soul. But not only. I’m a musician. A guitarist. And I play music to help create a healing environment in hospitals, hospice, nursing homes, in yoga classes, and in behavioral health treatment centers. Some would say what I do is magic. It’s not magic. There’s science behind it. Therapeutic […]