Developing the skills of emotional literacy in which we bring our emotions into balance through a simple but challenging process of feeling them and translating them into words so that they can be reflected upon inwardly and outwardly, is what allows us to become emotionally balanced and sober people.

Has excess become the new norm? Are we losing a sense of what it means to lead balanced lives? Are we living too much on the edge for our own good, overextending not only financially but emotionally, psychologically, and physically as well?

So if winning the lottery won't do the trick, what will? Here are seven key lessons from happiness research. It is indeed possible to boost our happiness -- but it'll take more than a fat wallet.

Coinciding with National Recovery Month, “Trail of Light” produced by songwriter and author Gracie Vandiver, is set for release on September 4, 2007. The collection of songs reflect the journey from alcoholism and addiction to a new life in recovery.

Excerpts from interview with Joe Dispenza, D.C., author of the book Evolve Your Brain.

Two of the most common mood disorders are depression and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness.

Our feelings involve both our emotions and our urges to act certain ways. Thus, emotions determine if we are happy or unhappy, if we want to approach something or run away from it, if we are exuberant or frozen, etc.

Anger is often a cover-up feeling to protect us against feeling something even more painful. In this article, discover what you might be covering up with your anger and what do do about it.

Addicts usually experience feelings of guilt and shame over their behavior while they are addicted, and they may feel ashamed for becoming addicted to drugs. Some addicts may not feel worthy or deserving of recovery.

One of the common tasks of recovery from addiction is recognizing and managing your feelings, which reduces your chances of relapsing and improves your physical and mental health.