How does someone recover? The self-help approach starts with the premise of H.O.W. Honesty, Open mindedness, and Willingness. What exactly does that mean?
Honesty is required. To become actively involved in your recovery you must be honest. Starting with being honest with your-self. You are not seeking recovery from addiction (other than a food addiction) because you drink too many ice-cream sodas! What does honesty mean? Taking an inventory of your actions, beliefs, contradictions, and the reality of your addiction or dependency. If you are honest with your self you can begin to overcome your addiction. If you doubt your addiction or you minimize the challenge you have with the use of substances you are wasting your time. My suggestion, suffer well!
Open mindedness is keeping an open mind to explore all suggestions. Think of a suggestion as a skydiver would the suggestion of pull the rip chord on the count of ten after you have jumped from the plane! Does that mean you will like the suggestion? No it is going against the grain of what you are familiar with. Fear creeps in and you begin to feel you cannot accept the suggestion.
There is a difference between not accepting the suggestion and truly working through the suggestion and recognizing that it is not a good fit. To often I encounter folks that will not attempt anything outside of their comfort zone. Typically, I shake my head and think, “why did they ask”? If their way was working why am I happy, joyous and free living a clean and sober lifestyle and they are not?
Willingness is accepting the suggestion and actually attempting to implement it. Recognize that there are no rules simply suggestions that are based on proven ideals and strategies. Finding the strategies that assist you in attaining a joyous recovery is the ideal.
The beginning of attaining your ideal is changing your attitude. Developing an attitude of gratitude. Getting started requires a willingness to look at the glass half full. Folks in early recovery often focus on the negative. This is natural; first it begins at our infancy stage. One of the first words we hear as children is “No”. For most of us we are being corrected three times as much as we are being encouraged. So negativity is prevalent and expected. The second factor is if we focus on what others are doing or saying we take the focus off ourselves. Remember most of your responses that follow “But” are defense mechanisms to shut down your H.O.W.
That is why focusing on your strengths as opposed to what is wrong with you is preferred. It is the start of converting from a negative thinker to a positive thinker. If your goal is to attain happiness then implement the H.O.W. challenge. To start begin by developing a Positive Mental Attitude. To develop a Positive Mental Attitude you begin by focusing on the positives in your life. Write a gratitude list, listen to positive people, do not watch the broadcast news, stay away from the television unless it is the learning channel, sports, or nature and wilderness shows (Stay away from the conspiracy theory shows, they tend to be negative). Negativity will keep you held down in many areas of life. This is especially true in the social aspect of life. In fact not many people like to be around a negative person.
If you doubt this premise you are not ready to change. You are smarter than all of the most highly successful and happy people that have ever walked the face of this earth. Continue to blame others and walk around miserable! Suffer well!
If you want the happiness and freedom that happy and free people have, do what they do! Anything less is a waste of your time.
Humbly,
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Sunday, November 30, 2008
A Sad Story
If you know me personally you know that my life has been filled with ups and downs. With positives and negatives. I have done some amazing things and some that I am not so proud of. I have learned that the majority of people have good intentions, yet we are judged by the results of our actions. Folks judge us based upon their reality, their point of view. Alcoholism and Substance Abuse is an insidious challenge to face. People that are caught in the grasp of addiction fight the inner conflict of intentions versus outcome.
Recently we had a referral from the wife of a successful businessman in the States. When I spoke with the gentleman he was concerned with his use of alcohol and cocaine. He believed he was ruining his life because once he started he could not start. His internal conflict was a battle of “Am I an addict”? He believed that because he was so successful he could not be an addict. He was also concerned about the $5,750 tuition investment. We spoke for 15 minutes and he agreed to come to The Last Resort Panama. But first he would need to clear his schedule to attend the center.
A week later I received a call from him, he was in Atlantic City on a binge. His wife was disappointed and he would now commit to attend the center. We agreed on a date and a game plan to begin the process. I did not hear from him again. On Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving in the US, I received a distressful call from his wife. Her husband was missing again, now for a few days.
On Friday she telephoned me again. She said he was home and agitated. He went back to Atlantic City for 5 days. He spent nearly $50,000 on drugs, alcohol and gambling. The families Thanksgiving was horrible and she was leaving.
This may sound like an expanded or overstatement of the facts. It is not. Maybe someone you know has had similar experiences but it was $5,000 not $50,000. Maybe it was $500. The point is that it is an extreme challenge. As we approach the Holiday Season more and more of these stories will emerge. In fact this was not the only situation we had with similar features, we experienced one that was nearly exact only on the West Coast! If you have a loved one that needs help give us a call now. Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes! What price tag does peace of mind have?
Please take a moment to watch our Holiday YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpit-FT048k or below.
Thank you and have a wonderful & happy holiday season,
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Recently we had a referral from the wife of a successful businessman in the States. When I spoke with the gentleman he was concerned with his use of alcohol and cocaine. He believed he was ruining his life because once he started he could not start. His internal conflict was a battle of “Am I an addict”? He believed that because he was so successful he could not be an addict. He was also concerned about the $5,750 tuition investment. We spoke for 15 minutes and he agreed to come to The Last Resort Panama. But first he would need to clear his schedule to attend the center.
A week later I received a call from him, he was in Atlantic City on a binge. His wife was disappointed and he would now commit to attend the center. We agreed on a date and a game plan to begin the process. I did not hear from him again. On Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving in the US, I received a distressful call from his wife. Her husband was missing again, now for a few days.
On Friday she telephoned me again. She said he was home and agitated. He went back to Atlantic City for 5 days. He spent nearly $50,000 on drugs, alcohol and gambling. The families Thanksgiving was horrible and she was leaving.
This may sound like an expanded or overstatement of the facts. It is not. Maybe someone you know has had similar experiences but it was $5,000 not $50,000. Maybe it was $500. The point is that it is an extreme challenge. As we approach the Holiday Season more and more of these stories will emerge. In fact this was not the only situation we had with similar features, we experienced one that was nearly exact only on the West Coast! If you have a loved one that needs help give us a call now. Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes! What price tag does peace of mind have?
Please take a moment to watch our Holiday YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpit-FT048k or below.
Thank you and have a wonderful & happy holiday season,
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Saturday, November 29, 2008
The Most Important Introduction For Your Life!
I need to let you know about something amazing that happened to me after I took a TeleClass
Dr. Philip Agrios’ TeleClass – “Discover Your Silent Partner and It’s Antidote to overcome anything in under 4 minutes!” was absolutely amazing. I never took a TeleClass like this before
He claimed that in under four minutes he would be able to find the exact part of me that has created all of my past pain and suffering, my barriers that was stopping me from
being successful in certain areas in my life and anything else that caused a delay
in achieving my goals.
I had to find out this for myself and took the TeleClass since it had a one year guarantee. I had to see this for myself.
Guess what? After he asked us three short questions, he did just that!
Not only did I find that exact part of me, in which he calls The Silent Partner™, he gave me the Antidote specific for me to overcome the challenges that I was facing. And it was a step by step process that was so simple.
He told us that within three days if we followed the Antidote and used it with any major
challenges or problems that we were currently experiencing or with a new stressful
situation, we would be amazed what would happen.
So I did - and just like he said, I was amazed. It happened in less than three days. Then I had an hour consultation with him and was so blown away how he was able to correlate my past with my present situations and what I needed to do. THE ANSWER WAS POWERFUL!
This is what I gained in such a short amount of time insight into why I have ended up in the same old same old place again!!! You know what I mean! But, more importantly is that I am aware of how to change it. In fact, the following day I had a family challenge and I knew right then and there what I needed to do next. Please do not take this lightly.
Furthermore I have made it mandatory for our guests at The Last Resort Panama to take his TeleClass because I can see how quickly he can get to the root of their problem. By finding your Silent Partner™ and together with our system, you will skyrocket yourself to achieve your hopes and dreams.
As always, I do not make any money off any endorsements because I want you to know that I am recommending this because it works not because it is lining my pockets.
I highly recommend you visit www.SilentPartenrTeleClass.com and experience it yourself.
As he says, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. In my experience, he is absolutely correct.
He will explain how you will be able to discover your Silent Partner™ and its Antidote in
under 4 minutes. I usually don't recommend too many things but this I felt compelled to share with you.
Register now at www.SilentPartnerTeleClass.com.
Dr Agrios guarantees that this will allow you to overcome anything in your life and
now - I saw that for myself.
This work is life-changing.
So go to www.SilentPartnerTeleClass.com. He gives you a free audio gift when you visit.
Share this link with your friends
You will thank me for it.
Warmest Regards,
Dan Callahan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Dr. Philip Agrios’ TeleClass – “Discover Your Silent Partner and It’s Antidote to overcome anything in under 4 minutes!” was absolutely amazing. I never took a TeleClass like this before
He claimed that in under four minutes he would be able to find the exact part of me that has created all of my past pain and suffering, my barriers that was stopping me from
being successful in certain areas in my life and anything else that caused a delay
in achieving my goals.
I had to find out this for myself and took the TeleClass since it had a one year guarantee. I had to see this for myself.
Guess what? After he asked us three short questions, he did just that!
Not only did I find that exact part of me, in which he calls The Silent Partner™, he gave me the Antidote specific for me to overcome the challenges that I was facing. And it was a step by step process that was so simple.
He told us that within three days if we followed the Antidote and used it with any major
challenges or problems that we were currently experiencing or with a new stressful
situation, we would be amazed what would happen.
So I did - and just like he said, I was amazed. It happened in less than three days. Then I had an hour consultation with him and was so blown away how he was able to correlate my past with my present situations and what I needed to do. THE ANSWER WAS POWERFUL!
This is what I gained in such a short amount of time insight into why I have ended up in the same old same old place again!!! You know what I mean! But, more importantly is that I am aware of how to change it. In fact, the following day I had a family challenge and I knew right then and there what I needed to do next. Please do not take this lightly.
Furthermore I have made it mandatory for our guests at The Last Resort Panama to take his TeleClass because I can see how quickly he can get to the root of their problem. By finding your Silent Partner™ and together with our system, you will skyrocket yourself to achieve your hopes and dreams.
As always, I do not make any money off any endorsements because I want you to know that I am recommending this because it works not because it is lining my pockets.
I highly recommend you visit www.SilentPartenrTeleClass.com and experience it yourself.
As he says, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. In my experience, he is absolutely correct.
He will explain how you will be able to discover your Silent Partner™ and its Antidote in
under 4 minutes. I usually don't recommend too many things but this I felt compelled to share with you.
Register now at www.SilentPartnerTeleClass.com.
Dr Agrios guarantees that this will allow you to overcome anything in your life and
now - I saw that for myself.
This work is life-changing.
So go to www.SilentPartnerTeleClass.com. He gives you a free audio gift when you visit.
Share this link with your friends
You will thank me for it.
Warmest Regards,
Dan Callahan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Today is a day that the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. For me as a child it was one of my favorite holidays ranking only second to Christmas. I loved the smell of cooking turkey! To this day I love to pig out on all the stuff that I now keep clear of! Apple pie, ice cream, stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, cream corn, broccoli with cheese sauce, cranberry sauce…
Recently I was thinking back to my childhood before my addiction took hold of me. I could remember the happy stuff like Thanksgiving. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins would come to visit and the party would be on. Kids were kids and the adults were adults! I was on the phone with Diana Nightingale a while back and we were talking about the fact that Earl was raised in a low-income family. But the unique thing she said was that he was happy. She said kids do not know that they are from low income. When they play they are happy! Earl was happy but he wanted more. Wanting more does not equate to unhappiness!
For me that was a grand lesson. It helped me to reframe the way I thought about my life. What a gift that short conversation was. I am truly grateful today for my life, past and present. I have made some terrible mistakes. Yet I am grateful that I have the ability to look at them and evaluate them and utilize the experiences to change my course.
Today I want to express my gratitude to my family. My four children: Sean, Kristin, Liam and Seamus. They are my world, in the tough and bleakest of times in my life they have kept me fighting! I am proud of them all and I am grateful for their love. Thank You Guys!
I Spent 18 years with Laura. Our paths took us separate directions. However, I will never stop loving her. She is a great mother and friend; she is extremely family centered and a gift. I am grateful for the years we spent together. Thank You Laura!
I recently wrote a Blog about parents, my parents. They gave me the gift of helping others. I am in human service today because of their commitment to others. Thank You Mom and Pop!
I have two sisters and a brother. They too followed that direction. The oldest of my sisters is Peggy. Peggy and her husband John retired to South Carolina a few years ago. But Peggy was in the Ladies auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years or so. Tracy is the younger and she is still serving our country in the United States Air Force. She has given over 23 years of dedicated service to our country. My brother George is the baby; he is more than 20 years in the Fire Department as well. I am grateful for their commitment to community and country. Thank You Peggy, Tracy and George!
I have more aunts and uncles then you could ever imagine. My dad’s sister has been my closest ally since I was born, Aunt Maureen! Everyone should have one! Thank You everyone and yes Aunt Maureen!
Here at The Last Resort Panama we will celebrate Thanksgiving with our guests, workers, and the self help groups in our community. People that are clean and sober for decades with their spouses. I want to take this opportunity to say Thank You for taking the time to read this and enjoy the holiday.
THANK YOU!
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa
Recently I was thinking back to my childhood before my addiction took hold of me. I could remember the happy stuff like Thanksgiving. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins would come to visit and the party would be on. Kids were kids and the adults were adults! I was on the phone with Diana Nightingale a while back and we were talking about the fact that Earl was raised in a low-income family. But the unique thing she said was that he was happy. She said kids do not know that they are from low income. When they play they are happy! Earl was happy but he wanted more. Wanting more does not equate to unhappiness!
For me that was a grand lesson. It helped me to reframe the way I thought about my life. What a gift that short conversation was. I am truly grateful today for my life, past and present. I have made some terrible mistakes. Yet I am grateful that I have the ability to look at them and evaluate them and utilize the experiences to change my course.
Today I want to express my gratitude to my family. My four children: Sean, Kristin, Liam and Seamus. They are my world, in the tough and bleakest of times in my life they have kept me fighting! I am proud of them all and I am grateful for their love. Thank You Guys!
I Spent 18 years with Laura. Our paths took us separate directions. However, I will never stop loving her. She is a great mother and friend; she is extremely family centered and a gift. I am grateful for the years we spent together. Thank You Laura!
I recently wrote a Blog about parents, my parents. They gave me the gift of helping others. I am in human service today because of their commitment to others. Thank You Mom and Pop!
I have two sisters and a brother. They too followed that direction. The oldest of my sisters is Peggy. Peggy and her husband John retired to South Carolina a few years ago. But Peggy was in the Ladies auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years or so. Tracy is the younger and she is still serving our country in the United States Air Force. She has given over 23 years of dedicated service to our country. My brother George is the baby; he is more than 20 years in the Fire Department as well. I am grateful for their commitment to community and country. Thank You Peggy, Tracy and George!
I have more aunts and uncles then you could ever imagine. My dad’s sister has been my closest ally since I was born, Aunt Maureen! Everyone should have one! Thank You everyone and yes Aunt Maureen!
Here at The Last Resort Panama we will celebrate Thanksgiving with our guests, workers, and the self help groups in our community. People that are clean and sober for decades with their spouses. I want to take this opportunity to say Thank You for taking the time to read this and enjoy the holiday.
THANK YOU!
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving
As we close in on the USA Celebration of Thanksgiving lets quickly put to rest the incredible now killer, “Tomorrow”. Make it a point to create an attitude of gratitude Now! I am reading “The Success Principles” by Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer. Which reminds me of Jack and his colleague Mark Victor Hansen the authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Mark and Jack have a no negativity policy in their office. The creation of an attitude of gratitude begins by eliminating negativity. Take some time now to count your blessings, do not wait till Tomorrow.
Today I want to begin by thanking, Father William Banyasz, we call him Padre! Padre is a retired Orthodox Priest. Padre has been our advocate since day one. I always rely on his insights and his willingness to help. Whether he is researching issues for us or offering some of his vast insights Padre is always an advocate and friend. Thank You Padre!
Once in a while I must edit a Blog I post. What you do not know is that I am editing it because my point was not made clear enough. How do I know that? Within minutes of a posting I get a critique from Sue. Sue is a regular contributor to CNN.com. I appreciate the fact the she reads all of our Blogs and is quick to call for clarity. Thank You Sue!
Rick, Ryan and Sean went to school together. They have built a great friendship with one another. They are my partners in this venture. Without each one of their contributions The Last Resort Panama would not exist. Rick is the go to guy for our website presence. We are on page one of Google.com because of his leadership, willingness and diligence to learn the intricacies of Search Engine Optimization. Because of that diligence they now have their own web Business at www.HighRankingSEO.net Thank You Rick!
Ryan we call Bob the Builder! Ryan handles anything that needs a hammer! Ryan is quick to hit the computer as well and handles most of our e-mail blasts to update the progress of our center. Thank You Ryan! PS I cannot mention Ryan without thanking his girlfriend Laura. Laura works at the Casino from 7:30 PM to 2:30 AM as an entertainer. She attends University to become an Engineer her first class begins at 7 AM. Laura will assist us at the drop of a hat in between all of that without mentioning her rehearsals during the week at 2:30 PM. Thank You Laura!
Sean handles all of our day-to-day computer needs and anything else I ask. He has never once complained. He does a lot of the tedious things that I do not have time for. He is the designer of our Logo’s and assists Rick with the Html stuff! Thank You Sean!
There are so man people out there that has shown their love and caring to us at The Last Resort Panama. It is difficult to name them all. But to everyone that has played the smallest of parts in our growth and development, our social network friends at www.Jasonsnetwork.com www.selfimprovement.com www.RecoveryForum.ning.com www.MySpace.com/thelastresortpa www.Facebook.com/thelastresortpa to all of you a loud and proud Thank You!
Tomorrow!
Dan ☺
Today I want to begin by thanking, Father William Banyasz, we call him Padre! Padre is a retired Orthodox Priest. Padre has been our advocate since day one. I always rely on his insights and his willingness to help. Whether he is researching issues for us or offering some of his vast insights Padre is always an advocate and friend. Thank You Padre!
Once in a while I must edit a Blog I post. What you do not know is that I am editing it because my point was not made clear enough. How do I know that? Within minutes of a posting I get a critique from Sue. Sue is a regular contributor to CNN.com. I appreciate the fact the she reads all of our Blogs and is quick to call for clarity. Thank You Sue!
Rick, Ryan and Sean went to school together. They have built a great friendship with one another. They are my partners in this venture. Without each one of their contributions The Last Resort Panama would not exist. Rick is the go to guy for our website presence. We are on page one of Google.com because of his leadership, willingness and diligence to learn the intricacies of Search Engine Optimization. Because of that diligence they now have their own web Business at www.HighRankingSEO.net Thank You Rick!
Ryan we call Bob the Builder! Ryan handles anything that needs a hammer! Ryan is quick to hit the computer as well and handles most of our e-mail blasts to update the progress of our center. Thank You Ryan! PS I cannot mention Ryan without thanking his girlfriend Laura. Laura works at the Casino from 7:30 PM to 2:30 AM as an entertainer. She attends University to become an Engineer her first class begins at 7 AM. Laura will assist us at the drop of a hat in between all of that without mentioning her rehearsals during the week at 2:30 PM. Thank You Laura!
Sean handles all of our day-to-day computer needs and anything else I ask. He has never once complained. He does a lot of the tedious things that I do not have time for. He is the designer of our Logo’s and assists Rick with the Html stuff! Thank You Sean!
There are so man people out there that has shown their love and caring to us at The Last Resort Panama. It is difficult to name them all. But to everyone that has played the smallest of parts in our growth and development, our social network friends at www.Jasonsnetwork.com www.selfimprovement.com www.RecoveryForum.ning.com www.MySpace.com/thelastresortpa www.Facebook.com/thelastresortpa to all of you a loud and proud Thank You!
Tomorrow!
Dan ☺
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Saying Thank You
Defined in Dictionary.com “Thanks” to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to: She thanked them for their hospitality. Saying Thank You is ingrained in us at an early age. It is the simplest thing to say and it impacts people in wondrous ways. Everyone enjoys being appreciated. Take some time this week to say “Thank You” to everyone you meet along the way.
Today’s Blog is a great big Thank You to people that have been in my life for many years and people that are new to my world.
Lets start with Bruce Brown, my son calls him B=MC2. Bruce is the guy that directed us to handle our own SEO and web site development and updates. He spent hours with Rick and Ryan teaching and coaching them utilizing “White Hat” tactics to get our site up in the search engine rankings. Today a measly few months later The Last Resort Panama sits above all other rehabs under the keywords “Drug and Alcohol Rehab”. It is a pleasure to be friends with Bruce, Sharon and their children. Thank You Bruce!
A quick Thank You goes out to Bruce number one for his assistance in the early stages and for the introduction to B=MC2. Thank You Bruce!
To some new friends and colleagues. First are Dennis and Lina the newlyweds. Dennis and Lina believed in our project right from the start. Without their gracious investment in our cause none of this could have occurred. Thank You Dennis and Lina!
Carol Adler has been nothing short of spectacular as a friend and advisor. I think Carol lives on her computer. I send an email within minutes I have an answer. Carol is the CEO of the publishing company Dandelion Books. You can look her up at www.dandelion-books.com Thank You Carol!
Petyamarina Corby “Pett” is a person with a cause and is on a mission to make an impact in this world. Her commitment to global change is staggering. Pett is one of those people that you can ask for assistance and know that she is happy to lend a hand. Visit her at http://teensparents.ning.com Thank You Pett!
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Diana Nightingale. Her late husband Earl is the founder of bringing self-improvement to the “Spoken Word” arena. His recording of “The Strangest Secret” is the starting point of what has become a multi billion-dollar industry. Diana has carried the message with grace and elegance and has made her mark o the industry as well. In fact she has recently released a wonderful boxed set of “The Nightingale Library”. You can find Diana and the set at www.EarlNightingale.com Thank You Diana!
Donna Classi is my friend for over 10 years. Donna is one of those people that speak her mind when her gut tells her to. Donna knew before I did that my retirement from human service was premature. If it were not for her persistence and willingness to share that belief with me there would be no Recovery Center today. Thank You Donna!
There are three people that have taught me how to operate or build a team. Diane Johnson’s leadership and supervision taught me how to treat everyone fairly but not the same. Her approach is second to none. Ellen taught me how to be an effective administrator in human service and how to stay true to the cause and be effective in the world of bureaucracy. Paul helped me to develop the right priorities in business. A telephone and the willingness to use it is priority number one, two and three. When in doubt do not panic, grind it out. Thank You Diane, Ellen and Paul!
Till Tomorrow,
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Today’s Blog is a great big Thank You to people that have been in my life for many years and people that are new to my world.
Lets start with Bruce Brown, my son calls him B=MC2. Bruce is the guy that directed us to handle our own SEO and web site development and updates. He spent hours with Rick and Ryan teaching and coaching them utilizing “White Hat” tactics to get our site up in the search engine rankings. Today a measly few months later The Last Resort Panama sits above all other rehabs under the keywords “Drug and Alcohol Rehab”. It is a pleasure to be friends with Bruce, Sharon and their children. Thank You Bruce!
A quick Thank You goes out to Bruce number one for his assistance in the early stages and for the introduction to B=MC2. Thank You Bruce!
To some new friends and colleagues. First are Dennis and Lina the newlyweds. Dennis and Lina believed in our project right from the start. Without their gracious investment in our cause none of this could have occurred. Thank You Dennis and Lina!
Carol Adler has been nothing short of spectacular as a friend and advisor. I think Carol lives on her computer. I send an email within minutes I have an answer. Carol is the CEO of the publishing company Dandelion Books. You can look her up at www.dandelion-books.com Thank You Carol!
Petyamarina Corby “Pett” is a person with a cause and is on a mission to make an impact in this world. Her commitment to global change is staggering. Pett is one of those people that you can ask for assistance and know that she is happy to lend a hand. Visit her at http://teensparents.ning.com Thank You Pett!
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Diana Nightingale. Her late husband Earl is the founder of bringing self-improvement to the “Spoken Word” arena. His recording of “The Strangest Secret” is the starting point of what has become a multi billion-dollar industry. Diana has carried the message with grace and elegance and has made her mark o the industry as well. In fact she has recently released a wonderful boxed set of “The Nightingale Library”. You can find Diana and the set at www.EarlNightingale.com Thank You Diana!
Donna Classi is my friend for over 10 years. Donna is one of those people that speak her mind when her gut tells her to. Donna knew before I did that my retirement from human service was premature. If it were not for her persistence and willingness to share that belief with me there would be no Recovery Center today. Thank You Donna!
There are three people that have taught me how to operate or build a team. Diane Johnson’s leadership and supervision taught me how to treat everyone fairly but not the same. Her approach is second to none. Ellen taught me how to be an effective administrator in human service and how to stay true to the cause and be effective in the world of bureaucracy. Paul helped me to develop the right priorities in business. A telephone and the willingness to use it is priority number one, two and three. When in doubt do not panic, grind it out. Thank You Diane, Ellen and Paul!
Till Tomorrow,
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving & Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving in The United States it is a great reminder for us to focus on what and whom we are grateful for. An attitude of gratitude is key to living a happy, joyous and free life. For those of us in the recovery community it is imperative to count our blessings.
On behalf of The Last Resort Panama I would like to take the next few days to say Thank You to all of our contributors, guests and folks that have assisted us and supported us on our journey to bring affordable treatment to North Americans and Ex-Pats.
Each day I will point out some of the players that have made The Last Resort Panama, The number one drug and alcohol rehab in the “America’s”. They are not listed in order of importance or impact, simply in groups that relate to one another. When I believe it is appropriate I will use full names and in some instances I will not.
Lets start today saying thank you to our support staff. Diana Bedoya in my opinion they broke the mold when she was born. Her work ethic is second to none. I have not heard her complain one time in fact quite the opposite. She is an advocate of “El Secreto” and reminds you when your mindset deviates from such! Diana makes everyone feel at home at The Last Resort Panama as the staffing supervisor. Thank you Diana!
Molly Maria is our newest housekeeper. Molly is a joyful and hard working individual. She is conscientious and always happy. Molly is a joy and we are all grateful for her effort. Thank you Molly!
Yeison “Jason” is an extremely reliable and energetic gentleman & housekeeper. Jason works long hours and is thorough in his work. Thank you Yeison!
Vivienne our Spanish tutor, computer teacher and assistant facilitator. It is apparent that Vivienne loves her work at The Last Resort Panama. Vivienne is outgoing and enthusiastic at all times. Thank you Vivienne!
Frank a retired Drug and Alcoholism Counselor from California with 24 years in the field of addictions treatment is our 12-step facilitator. Frank is a professional among professionals. His knowledge of the Steps and his ability to frame it for the beginner is truly appreciated. Thank you Frank!
Jack is one of my favorite people in this world. Jack is the most insightful people that I know. He teaches our guests from his 48 years of recovery. When I think of Wisdom, Jack comes to mind. Thank you Jack!
Rick “Lobstah” is a man of integrity and enthusiasm. Rick is a promoter of our cause and outspoken about it. Thank you Rick!
Liam Magnuson of Stardust Interventions can be called on at any time of the day or night. He is an advocate of The Last Resort Panama. His belief in our cause and system is helpful to say the least. Thank you Liam!
Kelli Ann a new facilitator expected to arrive in March is a breath of positivety. Kelli is a huge addition to the team. Thank you Kelli!
Christene was with us for a brief period. Yet her presence was appreciated and her insights were helpful. Thank you Christene!
Again grateful for all of these folks is an absolute understatement. Thank you!
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
On behalf of The Last Resort Panama I would like to take the next few days to say Thank You to all of our contributors, guests and folks that have assisted us and supported us on our journey to bring affordable treatment to North Americans and Ex-Pats.
Each day I will point out some of the players that have made The Last Resort Panama, The number one drug and alcohol rehab in the “America’s”. They are not listed in order of importance or impact, simply in groups that relate to one another. When I believe it is appropriate I will use full names and in some instances I will not.
Lets start today saying thank you to our support staff. Diana Bedoya in my opinion they broke the mold when she was born. Her work ethic is second to none. I have not heard her complain one time in fact quite the opposite. She is an advocate of “El Secreto” and reminds you when your mindset deviates from such! Diana makes everyone feel at home at The Last Resort Panama as the staffing supervisor. Thank you Diana!
Molly Maria is our newest housekeeper. Molly is a joyful and hard working individual. She is conscientious and always happy. Molly is a joy and we are all grateful for her effort. Thank you Molly!
Yeison “Jason” is an extremely reliable and energetic gentleman & housekeeper. Jason works long hours and is thorough in his work. Thank you Yeison!
Vivienne our Spanish tutor, computer teacher and assistant facilitator. It is apparent that Vivienne loves her work at The Last Resort Panama. Vivienne is outgoing and enthusiastic at all times. Thank you Vivienne!
Frank a retired Drug and Alcoholism Counselor from California with 24 years in the field of addictions treatment is our 12-step facilitator. Frank is a professional among professionals. His knowledge of the Steps and his ability to frame it for the beginner is truly appreciated. Thank you Frank!
Jack is one of my favorite people in this world. Jack is the most insightful people that I know. He teaches our guests from his 48 years of recovery. When I think of Wisdom, Jack comes to mind. Thank you Jack!
Rick “Lobstah” is a man of integrity and enthusiasm. Rick is a promoter of our cause and outspoken about it. Thank you Rick!
Liam Magnuson of Stardust Interventions can be called on at any time of the day or night. He is an advocate of The Last Resort Panama. His belief in our cause and system is helpful to say the least. Thank you Liam!
Kelli Ann a new facilitator expected to arrive in March is a breath of positivety. Kelli is a huge addition to the team. Thank you Kelli!
Christene was with us for a brief period. Yet her presence was appreciated and her insights were helpful. Thank you Christene!
Again grateful for all of these folks is an absolute understatement. Thank you!
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.recoveryforum.ning.com
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thank you
I received a note from a colleague this afternoon. It seemed a bit distressed. The subject stated, “Failing economy has devastated drug and alcohol rehab admissions”. My first thought was “what should I do about this?” But then I realized that our admissions are exactly what our goals and business plan projected. In fact, I have been a bit stressed about space issues. I have single room requests and not enough singles available for the requests.
The letter went on to say that the potential recession in the United States was taking its toll on drug and alcohol rehab programs. I thought to myself, well that makes sense, what are we going to do? Maybe we should cancel our two new facilitators just in case. As quickly as that thought came it went. Why, because we are planning for the post holiday remorse and the snow-bird syndrome to flood the system as it does every year. Our reservations and waiting list is at near capacity and our expansion plans are being forced to implementation sooner rather than later!
Why is this occurring you may ask? Our center employs an attitude and expectation of expansion. We continue to implement strategies that attract growth. We focus on what we want, the guests we serve, and fulfilling the desires and objectives for recovery in the lives of those challenged with addiction. It is the same success principles we teach in our core curriculum. Imagine if we taught folks how to live a happy, joyous, prosperous, clean and sober life and then did not live it ourselves?
What a way to start a thank you letter! The purpose of this blog is an open “THANK YOU” to all the guests we have assisted and all of the input and diligent work that our staff and management team has put in to becoming the number one drug and alcohol rehab in “The America’s”.
Thank you,
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/tlrpa
The letter went on to say that the potential recession in the United States was taking its toll on drug and alcohol rehab programs. I thought to myself, well that makes sense, what are we going to do? Maybe we should cancel our two new facilitators just in case. As quickly as that thought came it went. Why, because we are planning for the post holiday remorse and the snow-bird syndrome to flood the system as it does every year. Our reservations and waiting list is at near capacity and our expansion plans are being forced to implementation sooner rather than later!
Why is this occurring you may ask? Our center employs an attitude and expectation of expansion. We continue to implement strategies that attract growth. We focus on what we want, the guests we serve, and fulfilling the desires and objectives for recovery in the lives of those challenged with addiction. It is the same success principles we teach in our core curriculum. Imagine if we taught folks how to live a happy, joyous, prosperous, clean and sober life and then did not live it ourselves?
What a way to start a thank you letter! The purpose of this blog is an open “THANK YOU” to all the guests we have assisted and all of the input and diligent work that our staff and management team has put in to becoming the number one drug and alcohol rehab in “The America’s”.
Thank you,
Dan ☺
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/tlrpa
Friday, November 21, 2008
Am I an Alcoholic/Addict?
What is an Alcoholic? Am I an Alcoholic - Addict?
The question of whether I am an “Addict” seems to be a simple question that anyone with any degree of self-awareness should be able to answer alone. Alcohol typically is the one drug that most folks that are asking these questions do not want to alleviate from their lives. Yet when a person is having serious challenges in their life and alcohol or other substances are involved it may be best for the individual to take a new direction and abstain from the use of alcohol and/or substances.
Life is meant to be enjoyed and not to be endured. Most of us have had a terrible experience with a particular food. For me it was fish sticks. They smelled so good and tasted awesome smothered in ketchup and tartar sauce! The challenge was they did not stay down! I remember the vomiting episode throughout the night. That was over 40 years ago. I have not had a fish stick since! Yet I had similar and quite a bit more harsh experiences with alcohol and drugs. That did not stop me though.
Take some time and answer these questions:
1) Do you know or have you ever thought that alcohol or other substances are or could be a problem for you? Yes or No
2) Are you prone to borderline or uncontrollable anger? Yes or No
3) Is anyone in your family an alcoholic or do you think they have a problem? Yes or No
4) Do you have any challenges in your life that may be attributed to partying too much, drinking, drugging or related to drinking and drugging? Yes or No
5) Has anyone ever told you that they think you may have a problem or that you do have a problem? Yes or No
6) Has anyone ever suggested you stop drinking and/or drugging? Yes or No
7) Are you reading these questions to see if you have a problem? Yes or No
Before we get to the results realize this one thing. If you are questioning alcohol or drugs as a potential issue in your life you probably do not need to answer these questions, you already know the answer. Why mess with your future so that you can drink or drug? There are so many avenues to take that you can achieve greater benefit and pleasure then alcohol could ever offer.
If you have answered any of these questions with a yes, you should seriously consider abstinence. There is a better way of life you deserve to live up to your potential.
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/tlrpa
The question of whether I am an “Addict” seems to be a simple question that anyone with any degree of self-awareness should be able to answer alone. Alcohol typically is the one drug that most folks that are asking these questions do not want to alleviate from their lives. Yet when a person is having serious challenges in their life and alcohol or other substances are involved it may be best for the individual to take a new direction and abstain from the use of alcohol and/or substances.
Life is meant to be enjoyed and not to be endured. Most of us have had a terrible experience with a particular food. For me it was fish sticks. They smelled so good and tasted awesome smothered in ketchup and tartar sauce! The challenge was they did not stay down! I remember the vomiting episode throughout the night. That was over 40 years ago. I have not had a fish stick since! Yet I had similar and quite a bit more harsh experiences with alcohol and drugs. That did not stop me though.
Take some time and answer these questions:
1) Do you know or have you ever thought that alcohol or other substances are or could be a problem for you? Yes or No
2) Are you prone to borderline or uncontrollable anger? Yes or No
3) Is anyone in your family an alcoholic or do you think they have a problem? Yes or No
4) Do you have any challenges in your life that may be attributed to partying too much, drinking, drugging or related to drinking and drugging? Yes or No
5) Has anyone ever told you that they think you may have a problem or that you do have a problem? Yes or No
6) Has anyone ever suggested you stop drinking and/or drugging? Yes or No
7) Are you reading these questions to see if you have a problem? Yes or No
Before we get to the results realize this one thing. If you are questioning alcohol or drugs as a potential issue in your life you probably do not need to answer these questions, you already know the answer. Why mess with your future so that you can drink or drug? There are so many avenues to take that you can achieve greater benefit and pleasure then alcohol could ever offer.
If you have answered any of these questions with a yes, you should seriously consider abstinence. There is a better way of life you deserve to live up to your potential.
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/tlrpa
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Happiness
When you get to the bottom of all of your desires what you will find underneath it all is a desire to be happy. I have heard many of our self-growth leaders proclaim, ok simply be happy! The answer to all of your challenges! If you are like most people I can hear you think, “If it were just that easy!”
If you want to be truly happy, you must first find out what makes you happy. Is it love? Acceptance? Things? Spirituality? Peace of mind? Vocation? Giving? Accepting? Once you have identified what makes you happy your roadblocks must be discovered. What are roadblocks? Quite simply any person, place or thing, that holds you back from achieving your desire.
How do you overcome roadblocks? First identify the roadblock. Second unlock the deadbolt that ties the block to your desired outcome. Finally accentuate the positive. Sounds easy, unfortunately most of us do not have the discipline to stay focused on the issues. Life gets in the way! Making the time, developing the game plan, and then sticking to the game plan is essential.
Why do you think athletes have coaches? Or, Why do students have advisors or guidance counselors? First is to assist them in developing a game plan, a training method or study design. More importantly however, it is to help hold them accountable and to motivate them when necessary.
Help is here in fact it is only an E-mail away. With a proven track record of more than 20 years, the mentoring program personally designed by myself will help you unlock your true desires, find peace, sustainable happiness and hold you accountable on a daily basis.
You may be thinking, “What does this have to do with addiction?” “I thought The Last Resort Panama is a recovery center?” Well it only has everything to do about it! Recovery is about living life, a happy life. If you are involved in a 12-step fellowship sure you can use a sponsor, and I encourage that. However, this is a program that is designed to assist you in your personal pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
Why wait? You have read the books, gone to seminars and meetings, listened to the audios, gone to church, you know all of the suggestions! Yet something is missing. Now is the time, this is the place to plant your flag get off your rear anatomy and make it happen. Do not sit and watch your life pass you by not another day! E-mail me at Daniel@theLastResortPa.com
Thank you and enjoy the day, cause Life Is Goooooood!
Dan ☺
P.S. I know that commitment is stressful both in time and money. Send me off an e-mail, I am offering for the first time a pay as you go option. $100 per session which includes one week of email and chat access. Of course you can save money by paying in advance but that is your choice! Act Now and Stay happy…
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/tlrpa
If you want to be truly happy, you must first find out what makes you happy. Is it love? Acceptance? Things? Spirituality? Peace of mind? Vocation? Giving? Accepting? Once you have identified what makes you happy your roadblocks must be discovered. What are roadblocks? Quite simply any person, place or thing, that holds you back from achieving your desire.
How do you overcome roadblocks? First identify the roadblock. Second unlock the deadbolt that ties the block to your desired outcome. Finally accentuate the positive. Sounds easy, unfortunately most of us do not have the discipline to stay focused on the issues. Life gets in the way! Making the time, developing the game plan, and then sticking to the game plan is essential.
Why do you think athletes have coaches? Or, Why do students have advisors or guidance counselors? First is to assist them in developing a game plan, a training method or study design. More importantly however, it is to help hold them accountable and to motivate them when necessary.
Help is here in fact it is only an E-mail away. With a proven track record of more than 20 years, the mentoring program personally designed by myself will help you unlock your true desires, find peace, sustainable happiness and hold you accountable on a daily basis.
You may be thinking, “What does this have to do with addiction?” “I thought The Last Resort Panama is a recovery center?” Well it only has everything to do about it! Recovery is about living life, a happy life. If you are involved in a 12-step fellowship sure you can use a sponsor, and I encourage that. However, this is a program that is designed to assist you in your personal pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
Why wait? You have read the books, gone to seminars and meetings, listened to the audios, gone to church, you know all of the suggestions! Yet something is missing. Now is the time, this is the place to plant your flag get off your rear anatomy and make it happen. Do not sit and watch your life pass you by not another day! E-mail me at Daniel@theLastResortPa.com
Thank you and enjoy the day, cause Life Is Goooooood!
Dan ☺
P.S. I know that commitment is stressful both in time and money. Send me off an e-mail, I am offering for the first time a pay as you go option. $100 per session which includes one week of email and chat access. Of course you can save money by paying in advance but that is your choice! Act Now and Stay happy…
The Last Resort Panama, Drug and Alcohol Rehab www.Thelastresortpa.com www.facebook.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/thelastresortpa www.myspace.com/tlrpa
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