Is the present moment unacceptable, unpleasant or awful? “It is as it is. Observe how the mind labels it and how this labeling process, this continuous sitting in judgment, creates pain and unhappiness. By watching the mechanics of the mind, you step out of its resistance patterns, and you can then allow the present ... Read More
The Experience Blog
FHE Health is comprised of a team of professionals dedicated to improving our patients well-being. In this section our experience is used to weigh in on current events including legislation and trends as well as expert opinion articles directly contributed by our staff. The proof of our program is our Alumni, so we often feature articles from those who have completed our program. They offer real-life stories of struggle, hope and a new life. In our blog you’ll also find out about upcoming events and community impact efforts FHE Health is taking part in.
The Present Moment by Peter Marinelli
The Need for Old-timers by Peter Marinelli
Too often I have been at my 12 step fellowship and could not help but notice that our beloved “old-timers” were missing. Unless I’m attending a conference, where I get to meet and see many of them, at our local meetings, I don’t. I have wondered why for so long. I began to ask some of them where are you, where have ... Read More
Thank you to all “Dads” by Peter Marinelli
Thank you for all the support you have gave us. Thank you for showing us how to be men. Thank you for staying with us in what sometimes had to feel like a thankless job. Thank you for the courage you have showed us when we lacked courage. Thank you for the integrity you have and showed us how to walk with it. Thank you ... Read More
Quit it already! by Peter Marinelli
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How Long Will We Wait? by Peter Marinelli
TWELVE STEP GUIDE TO PERMANENT RECOVERY The road to recovery consists of three main parts. Body, Mind and Spirit. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous tells us “when the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically.” It also informs us the main problem for the alcoholic, centers in the ... Read More
Stillness in Chaos by Peter Marinelli
Can we find stillness in the middle of what appears to be chaos? Can we come to the realization that perhaps God has created the chaos to drive us back to Him or perhaps it isn’t really chaos at all its just our interpretation of it and ion reality God is doing for us what we can’t do for ourselves. Perhaps God is ... Read More
A Prayer and Thought by Peter Marinelli
Thoughts from Peter Marinelli Purpose to seek Him- He will always be your reward Purpose to know Him- He will always reveal Himself to you Purpose to follow Him-He will always lead the way Purpose to enjoy Him-He will always be your dearest friend Purpose to praise Him- He will always be the worthy One Purpose to trust ... Read More
Current Unmanageabilty by Peter Marinelli
What type of unmanageability are we talking about after the drink is removed? Anything in our life which is causing me disturbance. Fear being the main culprit, for from it arises more unmanageability. Fear seems to make its way into every area of our life weather we are conscious of it or not, it’s usually there-we ... Read More
