“But the actual or potential alcoholic, with hardly an exception, will be absolutely unable to stop drinking on the basis of self-knowledge.” Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 39 What is an alcoholic? We received an e-mail regarding a young man that is not sure whether he is alcoholic. He wonders if maybe he is mentally ill. I … Read more
“The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to victories you never dreamed of.” C.S. Lewis The concept of utilizing random acts of kindness has circulated for some time. Randomly helping a stranger out or even a friend … Read more
“A real friend is the one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. What I have found is that in recovery when the going gets tough friends show up. The ones that kick you while you are … Read more
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” –Lucille Ball I live by the spiritual principle of love. I believe that the message of Christ was a healing message of love. It was not about rules, simply the principle of love. … Read more
“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” — Og Mandino Recovery is the game of patience. Patience with yourself yet having a sense of urgency. Learning to live one day at a time but having a vision for the future. Putting in the footwork and setting our lives on solid … Read more
“Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: ‘Are your ready?’” –Johnny Carson Happiness is achieved by preparing for life. Life has a way of throwing the curve ball to us while we are sitting on … Read more
“I’ve found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often.” Brian Tracy Showing up is half the battle. Being present, actually taking an active role in my life is essential. That may sound ridiculous but as an active alcoholic I could be present … Read more
“No time like the present.” Delarivier Manley (1663–1724) English writer When in doubt, just do it! We all look for the perfect time in all we do. Through the early years of recovery I remember thinking, “If I can only get through this, then everything will be great”! I looked at my challenges as roadblocks … Read more
“I get up. I walk. I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing.” – Rabbi Hillel For a guy that preaches positive it seems that postings like these are a contradiction. However my mission is to always keep it real. As I have matured in the recovered life I realize I had gone through phases. Often … Read more
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas then each of us will have two ideas.” – George Bernard Shaw Z is for … Read more