As
a Chemical Dependency - Lifestyle Disorder Councilor who interned at Woodview
Calabasas Psychiatric Hospital's dually diagnosed Chemical Dependency Unit, I
can attest that usually in every generation there is new information that
points to new theories. However, having worked in the system and then as a lay
councilor for Freemont Community Church, I know that the most valuable information
is dispensed by those caring individuals who having overcome reach out a hand,
say a word, show the way while sharing their personal experiences. Where once
people did this as a natural and right thing to do more and more today's mind
set of `suck it up' and `look good at all times not matter what it costs' has created an
environment where the norm is to look good no matter what!
Into
this dismal abyss steps a women who sees herself as an ordinary person, who has
had some experiences others might learn from. Delores Ayotte does not tell us
how to avoid life issues, she celebrates them! In reading her take we see that
choices shape our world. This is clearly illustrated by the bank that wanted
people to progress. Management meet with each employee to map out a year by
year strategy so each employee could become self-actualizing. And a curious
thing happened! Many who claimed to want to advance left. Why? Because for
some...or in some situations it's easier to `want' than `do.'
Up
The "Down" Staircase is a small book loaded with life changes
examples gleaned from the author's experiences, and I for one, found them
affirming, and if implemented when ready, you might perhaps view them to be as,
or even more, valuable than seeing a therapist who might prescribe medication
so you don't have to do the work, tell you that what you're going through is
Normal, or suggest that it's someone else's fault. All of these options have
been tried and not worked. If they had we would be feeling better not worse.
No!
What is needed is a Truthsayer who has nothing to prove or gain from telling it
like `it' is...if that's what you're looking for this book is a must read. But
before you begin, I must suggest that you read a little and be kind to yourself
as if you were your own best friend. For this is not a book to be rushed
through because change that last's takes time. It took you a while to get where
you are... a while to realize that it's not where you want to be. Now gift
yourself the time to become the you, you wish to be.
Just as some of those who groused because they wanted to advance
discovered, when the opportunity was available, that they didn't really want
to, your voyage of discovery may take you to places you never imagined and show
you things about yourself you never knew. Yet, I can promise you this after
reading this amazing book, you will always be in charge, you will be respected
and affirmed. And in the end you will be able to say with happy conviction,
"You get to be you, and I get to be me!" Although this simple
statement might sound ludicrous, true health is achieved when one knows and
likes themself, and supports others as they strive to become who they want to
be for it is in moving from wanting to becoming that we arrive! http://amzn.to/1jynp6F
About
Dolores Ayotte
Delores
holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology fas well as a
teacher certification in Manitoba, Canada. She has taken courses in human relationships
and communication.
Her
self-help books are written retrospectively and are based on proven recipes that
she has incorporated into her own life, and from which many have learned that
humor, antidotes, and quotes when applied to the correct issues make daily living
a joy rather than a drudge.
Paula...thank you dear friend for this wonderful opportunity. God bless!
ReplyDeleteLove that we enjoy doing this for each other dear friend <3 Please let me know when your next book is due to release so I can find time to read/review!
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