Your Journey to Peace
Guest blog contributor, Chris Sopa’s daughter, Natalie Sopa, 19 years old. “Above all, don’t lose hope” ~Pi, “Life of Pi” When you look up at the stars, what do you see? Do simply see stars? Do you see beauty? Do they make you feel insignificant? Or do you look up at the sky, with the stars
Life’s “10 Commandments”
1. Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout the journey. 2. So why is a car's windshield so large and the rear view mirror so small? Because our past is not as important as our future. So look
Chasing Unicorns and Other Myths
Ariana Langford is an emerging motivational speaker and writer. Her main theme, “Finding My Voice,” is directed at dispelling the shame of being a victim, while finding hope and forgiveness. She encourages compassion and personal growth in groups which include victims, offenders as well as general audiences. Ms. Langford lives in Oxford, PA with her
Believe in Yourself
A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on its own wings. Always believe in yourself.” When you were born, you believed in yourself. You knew your purpose. You trusted the Divine. Then it happened…you began to believe in the illusion around you.
Self-Limiting Illusions
“The next time that a piece of your life breaks off and falls away, try to remember that what is Real cannot be lost, and then give thanks that what is false must always prove itself so.” ~Rev. Angela Peregoff Illusion #1: It is better for me to live with a presently known problem than it
A Power Greater Than You…
* This blog is dedicated to my daughter and anyone who suffers from an addiction, as well as the loved ones that are standing by watching, loving and encouraging them to wholeness again.** The 12 steps are a group of principles, spiritual in nature, that are to be practiced as a way of life for those
Are You a Fixer
My name is Chris and I am a “fixer.” I am attracted to people who have problems and think that if I only make them happy, do something different, change myself or sacrifice my time or resources they will change and be happy. Somewhere in my life I felt as if it was my responsibility to
I Am Powerless and Humble…
** This blog is dedicated to my daughter and anyone who suffers from an addiction, as well as the loved ones that are standing by watching, loving and encouraging them to wholeness again.** The 12 steps are a group of principles, spiritual in nature, that are to be practiced as a way of life for
What is YOUR Addiction?
“I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some
Self-Love
This is an excerpt from Chapter 5 Believe in Yourself of "Choosing the Life You Were Born to Live: How Changing Your Thoughts Will Change Your Life" by Chris Sopa published by Balboa Press. Click here to purchase your copy! Self-Love “Love yourself, accept yourself, forgive yourself and be good to yourself, because without you the rest
