Daniel Our behavior will convince them more than words. —Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., pg. 83 Our example may be the only Big Book a person ever reads. Who we are and how we act may be the difference in whether a friend, acquaintance, or family member ever seeks out help. The Big Book says, ” . … Read more
I recently read a 2009 study on Motivational Interviewing. Motivational interviewing is a client centered, semi-directive therapeutic process. Motivational interviewing is non-judgmental, non-confrontational and non-adversarial. The study found evidence that “What therapists reflect back, they will hear more of,” and that promoting talk about change promotes change. What does this mean for the medical model … Read more
There is no hope of success for the person who does not have a central purpose, or definite goal at which to aim. — Napoleon Hill Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others to achieve sobriety. Alcoholics Anonymous preamble. For each and everyone of us our purpose lies in service to others. … Read more
“Know what’s weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change, but pretty soon… everything’s different.” – Calvin and Hobbes Over the years I have heard many “theories” on addiction treatment what works and what doesn’t. Back in the 60’s and 70’s the belief that heroin addicts can not recover they are addicted for life. They … Read more
All the world wondered as they witnessed… a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride. Corazon Aquino You may notice on the side bar of this Blog is a Badge that says “I Have 8,314 Days Sober” the number changes everyday. We have five different badges available to folks to show some “Pride” … Read more
“Hope is not a dream, but a way of making dreams become reality.” – Cardinal Leon Joseph Suenens Yesterday I was speaking with a fellow that is clean and sober now for two years. He has a similar story he went to prison young and started his education in prison. He like me, had no … Read more
“The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one’s work seriously and taking one’s self seriously. The first is imperative, the second is disastrous.” – Margot Fonteyn In the Twelve and Twelve on page 148 rule number 62 is offered, “Don’t take yourself too damn seriously.” I remember I … Read more
“Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid.” – Lady Bird Johnson I remember early on in my journey people said depression can’t hit a moving target! For the most part I believe that is true. In early recovery we need to keep our feet moving. Stay busy with positive activities, yet … Read more
The boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave. Thomas Jefferson Freedom from the bondage of addiction takes work. Working through the good times as well as the not so good times. The waters are rough at times for all of us recovering people are not excluded from this act of nature. We learn … Read more
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” — Dale Carnegie Most people are paralyzed by fear a very select few thrive in the face of fear. If fear paralyzes then how can we … Read more