Writing Your Own Recovery Story
The best part about our story is that it’s unique to our own experience, thoughts, feelings and life lessons; nobody else on this Earth has
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The best part about our story is that it’s unique to our own experience, thoughts, feelings and life lessons; nobody else on this Earth has
When you’re about to start a treatment program, you’re taking a big leap of faith – because we can never tell what the future holds.
There are a lot of emotions that appear throughout recovery, especially as we discover more about who we are as a person. It can be
When someone is grateful, they’re willing to express kindness because they recognize what something – or someone – has done for them. Similar to appreciation,
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
Addiction is difficult to give up, even after it has taken everything. When someone decides to enter recovery, they begin a new journey of healing.
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
Mindfulness is all about how to tap into the present moment with loved ones. A state of mindfulness can help people become more in tune
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
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
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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,