Inspirational Incarceration
Yesterday I had the honor and the privilege to speak to 70 inmates at the Edgefield Federal Correctional Institution. When I walked in, I...
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jchalaire1
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Activate Coping Skills
Good morning Reinforcements I have had a build up of lifes stressors lately. As I have progressed, the amount of responsibility has...
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jchalaire1
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Reinforced
Reinforced-Strengthen an existing feeling, idea, or habit; to strengthen or increase by fresh additions Reinforcing our thoughts,...
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jchalaire1
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
NO SHORT CUTS
“As addicts and alcholics, we have a mindset of wanting things now. We want to feel a change right now, we want to reach levels that...
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jchalaire1
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Exercise for Mental Health
Ways that exercise can help with depression or anxiety are things like: · Exercise Releases feel-good endorphins, “Endorphins are...
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jchalaire1
- Nov 24, 2021
- 2 min
Responsibilities
My reflection from 11/24/19 "A lot happens in one day, both negative and positive. If we do not take the time to appreciate both, perhaps...
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jchalaire1
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
Overcome Limited Beliefs
Overcome limited Beliefs Our first step is to choose our desired outcome. 1. You must know what you want to work towards to set a mark....
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jchalaire1
- Sep 4, 2021
- 2 min
Advocate
Most people know I am a person in long-term recovery. For me, that means I have not used any mind altering substances since 12/26/18. It...
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jchalaire1
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Reconstruction
I realized early in recovery that I have a long road of reconstruction in front of me... I knew nothing about how to build a house. So, I...
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jchalaire1
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
My name is just a label
My name is Justo Chalaire. BUT, That name does not define who I am. Actually, the word Justo is defined in Spanish as just, fair, or...
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jchalaire1
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
Champion Coping
An ill behavior usually stems from a thought which turns to an emotion and promotes an action. However, when those emotions arise, we...
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jchalaire1
- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
Progress not Perfection
The A.A. Big Book states a key part of sobriety and spiritual growth on pg. 60. This is Progress not Perfection. This is a key phrase...
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jchalaire1
- Apr 10, 2021
- 3 min
Mustard Seed
Faith the size of a mustard moves mountains. This is what’s spoken in the bible by Jesus. Now let me tell you what this means to me… I...
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jchalaire1
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
27 Club
I saw a post recently about the 27 club. This club represents the tragic deaths of several 27 year-old rock-stars throughout history....
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jchalaire1
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
Temple of the Spirit
Many people have asked me about physical health and Gods will for it lately. My response is that God clearly gave us a body and he gives...
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jchalaire1
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
Coaches Changed My Life
Coaches changed my life Growing up I played many sports, but my focus was on football and wrestling. When playing sports my growth was...
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jchalaire1
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Repent
As a kid I grew up in the catholic church which had beautiful traditions. One of these is Lent, which is simply a season of reflection...
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jchalaire1
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Purpose
What is my Purpose? This is one those life questions that everyone will ask themselves. I know I did my whole life but I never seemed to...
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jchalaire1
- Dec 12, 2020
- 2 min
Good Grief
Grief is something that comes with life. Over the past couple years, I have experienced a lot of it. However, the most recent process of...
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jchalaire1
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Procrastination
Procrastination- The action of delaying or postponing something This is the story of my life. The scariest part is that I became so...
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