Monday Thoughts 10.31.22

“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” Sarah Ban Breathnach “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic within it.” Goethe “Be brave and create the life of your dreams. Dare

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Monday Thoughts 10.24.22

“If you take care of your mind, you take care of the world.” Arianna Huffington “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all of your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of

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So you wanna be a OMA/CF?

There are two information sessions scheduled to learn more about becoming an OMA (online meeting assistant) or CF. If you have or are approaching 1 year of continuous sobriety and have ever considered the unique volunteer opportunities within WFS, you can learn all you need to know about the roles,

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Monday Thoughts 10.17.22

“Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.” Roger Crawford “Learn from the stories of people who faced challenges you haven’t yet experienced.” Joanna Barsh “Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s

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Paid Long-Term Research Study

Virginia Tech is recruiting adults in recovery from addiction, including alcohol, for a long-term online study to learn about diverse recovery pathways. Participants in this research study (IRB# 21-697) will complete 4 surveys per year over 3 years and will be compensated for their time (up to $1,280 over 3

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Monday Thoughts 10.10.22

“Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use.” Ruth Gordo “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent. Madeleine Albright

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Monday Thoughts 10.3.22

“Saying no to others is saying yes to yourself.” Jack Canfield “No is necessary magic. No draws a circle around you with chalk and says, ‘I have given enough.” McKayla Robbin “No is a complete sentence. It does not require an explanation to follow. You can truly answer someone’s request

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