Snowy Moab
As a group, Jaywalker Lodge took yet another amazing four day expedition to Moab, UT. Although the weather closely resembled that of the arctic with freezing temperatures, the guys were able to hike some amazing trails and see some of the most famous land marks Utah has to offer. Among the trails, “Poison Spider” and […]
AA and the Angry Atheist
God should be qualified with the phrase ‘as we understand him’ – for that was the only way I could accept spirituality.” James Burwell, pg. 229 Alcoholics Anonymous James Burwell, know as Jimmy B. was one of the 10 East Coast founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. He was responsible for starting Alcoholics Anonymous in Philadelphia and […]
Elementary Education
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is seeking approval for another bachelor’s degree program in elementary education. Students would be able to pursue elementary education at Colorado Mountain College’s Edwards and Glenwood Springs campuses. This is not the only bachelor’s degree that could come our way; CMC is proposing a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one in […]
Tobacco Free
Last week Jaywalker Lodge introduced the very first nicotine cessation program that is available to all Jaywalker Lodge clients. The program is a 12-step based nicotine anonymous group along with separate clinical support and the option of using nicotine patches or gum. The program is a peer driven where three clients have dedicated themselves to […]
Vulnerability
“Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.” – Brene Brown When I entered treatment a year ago, vulnerability was a flaw, a defect that would ultimately hurt me as a man. That wall was broken down very quickly. I learned to share my emotions as well as my story with others. I […]
Mindfulness in Action
Last weekend, myself as well as the guys here at Jaywalker U took a trip to Moab, UT for one of our last days of transformational work with Johann Aberger. The guys of the house left on Friday, however my brother’s wedding was in Denver on Friday so I had to show up late. I […]
Transformative Weekend
The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly love and harmonious action. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism.” pg. 17, […]
Lyons On The Brink
When’s the last time someone shared with you that you had been the answer to their prayers? Can there be a more humbling observation than that? We as addicts were more accustomed to being the subject of prayers, said mostly by our loved ones pleading with God for our very survivals. Lyons, Colorado is in […]
Something Intangible
Humming with humor and brimming with humanity, this play reveals the remarkable ways brothers support each other – in spite of it all.” What an apt description of Thunder River Theatre Company’s latest production, Something Intangible. I attended the Sunday afternoon matinee of Bruce Graham’s light hearted look at the struggle between art and commerce, […]
Saturday of Service
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” There were multiple opportunities for Jaywalkers to be of service in our community today. Pictured right are men from the Jaywalker “U” setting up chairs and portable flooring for the 3rd annual SWAN (support women artists now) performance. SWAN celebrates […]