"Life is a circle..."

1988. I was a relapsed drug counselor in rehab. One of the darkest periods of my life. But it was an experience that changed my life, and I'm grateful for everything that happened during that time. 

One of the significant thins that happened for me while I was in treatment was the connection I made with a counselor who provided the "alternative spirituality" activities. His name was Mike. We would play drums, dance, meditate, and go for spiritual walks in the desert where we would look for feathers, rocks, and other objects that might hold some special meaning for us. 

During one of those walks Mike had us stop and look at the desert around us. And then, as if he was laying out one of the deepest mysteries of the universe, he gazed off in the distance and said: "Life is a circle." 

I had no idea what he meant by that, but it sure sounded deep and esoteric. 

Today, I do understand what he meant by that statement. As a matter of fact, I really understand it, as it's been the basis of my work for the past 35 years. It's the basic premise of the Native American Medicine Wheel, which teaches that life is a continuous process of growth and change. What I've done with The Recovery Wheel is relate this premise specifically to recovery and show how this is part of the bigger picture of personal growth and transformation in general. 

Life is indeed a circle. My purpose for creating The Recovery Wheel is to share with you this valuable insight and show you how you can apply this in your own journey of personal transformation.