Daniel “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
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. Mother Teresa If you have read our Blog in the past you may have heard of the “ABC’s of the Recovered Life”. The letter “C” stands for “Cheerlead Others”. There is no doubt that Mother Teresa made a profound impact … Read more
“A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm” – Charles Schwab ♥ Enthusiasm, the word is derived from the Greek “entheos” meaning, “God Within” . Sometimes I lose sight of the fact that God is in charge and not me. I make plans and work hard to “figure” it all … Read more
“Be happy. It’s one way of being wise.” – Colette When I read this quote two more came to mind. Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise! Then the song started to play in my head by Public Image Limited, Johnny Lydon, “Is everybody happy“? Yesterday I was meeting with … Read more