Breaking Chains: Nurturing the Tree of Recovery

As I stood there, time slowly passed,Tending to the seed that I had cast,Hoping to break addiction’s hold,Nurturing the tree as it slowly unfolds. But still my soul was plagued with pain,By addiction’s infamous, heavy chain,Looking at others free from its grasp,Trying to grasp at what I so longed to have. Serotonin and dopamine had…

Calm Wings by The Given Heart

Amidst the chaos, you feel your own essence,A symphony of noise, an insolent rash;You gather your thoughts, recollecting the trash,Terrified at first, then a smile in remembrance. Summoning peace, you stand your ground,A smile from within, a beacon of hope;For in the darkest moments, you must cope,And remember your friend, who’s always around. Do not…

How Can We As Humans Improve Our Self Control?

Self-control is the ability or act of restraining one’s own impulses, emotions, or desires. It is a cognitive process that is necessary for achieving specific goals. It is also related to emotional self-regulation . Self-control is a limited resource that functions like energy. Self-control is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom….