Recovery is more than a brief period in time. It’s the rest of your life. To stay sober, you cannot underestimate the value of consistency. Recovery requires a continual commitment. You need to choose yourself and your sobriety every day.
With consistent treatment and a good rehabilitation plan, long-term recovery is possible. While taking that first step to recovery is a tremendously courageous feat, treatment does not end upon discharge. Relapse is always a possibility if you do not continuously
The hardest part of recovery is actually recovery. Every step of the way is hard because it is about learning how to navigate the journey with a new sense of purpose. Giving up old ways is difficult. Sober activities that
So you’re out of treatment, and you’re ready to take on the world! That Pink Cloud feeling is in full effect and you’re ready to dive into the world of recovery. And why not? You’ve spent time at a well-respected
When people try to stay sober, they often wonder why people talk about spirituality. The struggle with a concept about a higher power in recovery may come from thinking about why do they have to be spiritual. This means recovering
Expectations are funny things in that they can elevate you to a certain level due to self-competition. You want to get better for yourself, meet those goals, and hit those deadlines because they make you feel good. When it turns
One of the worst aspects of addiction is the feeling of powerlessness. Addiction has a way of stripping you of your confidence and self-esteem and making you feel weak-willed and incompetent. When seeking treatment for mental health issues and addiction
Recovery doesn’t have an end date. It is a lifelong process that sober individuals learn to take one day at a time. Some days will test a recovering person’s resolve to stay sober more than others. An accredited inpatient rehab
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Dear Renewal Lodge Visitors,
My name is John Bruna, co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute, and more importantly, a grateful member of the recovery community. I am incredibly fortunate to have found my recovery in 1984. Of course, I did not achieve continuous recovery through willpower or my own efforts, but through the guidance and caring support of countless others that selflessly taught me how to live through the 12 Steps.
My journey of recovery brought this once homeless, shame-based, traumatized, insecure young man to a life far beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I discovered self-worth, the joy of helping others, the gifts of parenting and grandparenting, and most importantly the ability to live a meaningful and purposeful life with integrity.
One of the greatest gifts of recovery is that I have the opportunity to give back and help others discover their self-worth, dignity, and the skills to fully live lives that they find truly meaningful. This is the inspiration for developing the skills of Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) to meet the needs of new generations struggling with alcohol and other substance use disorders. MIR is a set of evidence-based skills designed to help people fully integrate their tools of recovery in ways that are personalized, practical, and in alignment with their deepest values.
While we train counselors and therapists throughout the United States and abroad, I personally have chosen to work directly with the amazing team and clients at Renewal Lodge to develop the model MIR 12-step program for the nation. I choose Renewal Lodge because of the vision of its mission and the dedication of its team. Renewal Lodge is an extremely rare environment in which the staff embodies the very mindfulness and 12-step practices and skills they offer their clients. The results have been beyond my expectations. It is an honor to be here and I treasure my personal time with every client I meet.
With Gratitude,
