Daniel “Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” Mark Twain A set back is just a set up for a come back! When we were young we had dreams of magnificence. If you hear of a young person losing their life to a tragic disease … Read more
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” – Marie Curie There are no two ways about it, we are meant to be somebody and … Read more
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. – Henry Ford There is magic in mutual support groups. Coming together to share our experience, strength and hope allows an individual to grow beyond their wildest dreams. Today it is amazing to see people come as they are and become … Read more
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” –Mother Teresa Why worry? We lose way too much energy when we worry. Worry often brings fear and fear paralyzes most of us. The truth is that most of what we worry about never occurs. Try this on for size, … Read more
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” — Oscar Wilde Living life to the fullest is so important especially for folks recovering from addiction. We do not get sober to merely exist, our second chance in life comes with a price. The price is to simply take … Read more
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. — Stephen R. Covey In early recovery one thing some folks worry about is “how am I going to get to meetings for 90 straight days”? Often that question is not about the time, it is about the priority. There … Read more
“If you’re truly determined to succeed you will! Those that NEVER give up transform dreams into realities!” – Anonymous I love the depiction of the frog in the throat of the bird. It is so true for me personally, I am determined to win each and every day of my life. Some days are better … Read more
Alleged “impossibilities” are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched. — Charles R. Swindoll For many years I struggled with my spirituality. I was a victim so I blamed God for my troubles. Then when I was told to go to God for help it freaked me out! My sponsor was an Irish Christian Brother … Read more
“Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we have learned here. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and the acceptance of love back into our hearts.” — Marianne Williamson When I think of fear I start with the idea that it is a natural occurrence, “fight or flight” is what … Read more