Fighting Addictions

Mediation involves disputes and addictions play a large role in our day to day activities and the following KCBS link is valuable towards steps of recovery.

I thank KCBS for this topic, it is well worth the discussion.

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2010/12/19/kcbs-in-depth-fighting-addiction/

Addiction: Prescription Drugs

Addiction: Prescription Drugs
Originally uploaded by Gregory Thomas Photography

As we approach the holidays, we celebrate with our families, we share gifts, we watch the magic of delight with children as they open presents.

For many holidays may not be the holidays as we have had in our lives.

Last week while sitting in family court, the realty of shared custody, anger, resentment, substance abuse were a realty that goes beyond on our holidays.

Alcohol abuse has been apart of my family history going back for generations and today both drug of choice seems to run rampant in our society.

The impacts effect every family member in some manner and those impacts impact society.

My blog today is not about making accusations, but offering a messaage that being sober, loving life, is a worthy goal for ones self

in the steps of recovery.

I'm so apprecitive of the 12 step programs offered in each of our communities, as they offer support, love, guidance. AA, NA, ACOA,

Co-Depencdency.

In our economic times, its so easy to alter our behaviors often in a self destructive pattern.

Perhaps this message, may be a the keys of opportunity, that will give us the support in developing our own journey that we can reclaim our lives today and for tomorrow.

Being sober, love of self, love of our future generations, is well worth the reminder during our upcoming holidays.

Jim W Hildreth

Hmong New Year Pov Pob

Hmong New Year
Originally uploaded by johnny56/ John Walker

On New Years day 2010, I had the honor to attend the International Hmong New Year celebration in Fresno Ca.

I asked for the definition of Pov Pob and it was explained to me by 3 Hmong's that it was a communication tool of passing and opening communications. The young men also explained that is was used in courtship. Getting to know a person.

I was invited to play.

I watched in fasination hundreds playing and tossing tennis balls from young to old.

As a Mediator, I learned something on January 1st, how a tennis ball can open and start a relationship a friendship and open the door for commuications.

I thank the Hmong community for giving and sharing this gift.

I treasure this cultural communication.