There’s something unforgettable about seeing the aurora in real time. Seeing the aurora can be a bucket list item, but chasing it can offer lessons in patience, hope, and… read more…
Early in his recovery, Stephen P. boarded a plane for a conference, flying from Portland, Ore. to London. As the only sober person in his traveling party, he struggled.… read more…
“All of humanity’s problems, stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Blaise Pascal Scattered. I feel scattered. It is spring and the earth is coming… read more…
A visit can help you slow down, enjoy nature. The cold and dark days of winter are mostly in the rearview mirror these days. As we move into longer… read more…
The entry point into our best selves, as addicts, starts with sobriety, but it doesn’t end there. The Phoenix Spirit interviewed Kara Frahm, Director of Business Development at Horowitz… read more…
“Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards.” Soren Kierkegaard Here at The Phoenix Spirit, we take time each spring to reflect on and explore the practice… read more…
Are you looking for a unique destination to explore that’s within easy reach? Consider taking a day trip to discover the hidden gems in your backyard. With Minnesota and… read more…
Just after takeoff from Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP), a seatmate asked my destination. I was visiting a cousin in Germany. He was on his way home from an Oregon… read more…
The Phoenix · Where to Go When You Need a Break (In Minnesota) Sometimes I just have to get away. I’ve lost my bearings. I find myself whining over… read more…
The Phoenix · Retreat Revisited Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. —Hermann Hesse I love retreat… read more…
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