THE HAPPY RECOVERY BLOG
A little perspective. For your everyday.
Honest words on recovery, faith, growth, and finding the good. Take what you need. Come back when you need a little more.
Reflections to sit with
A new study called 1,023 smoke shops in 11 U.S. cities about delta-8 THC and mushroom products. Here’s what they found and what it means for recovery.
Read Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If” in full, then walk through every line in plain English with everyday examples for staying steady and hopeful in recovery.
Envy and resentment always come back like a boomerang. Here’s a simple prayer, a two-week experiment, and five ways to throw a blessing instead.
“You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.” ~ Dan Millman. A thought is just a thought. It is not a command.
Sugar cravings in recovery are common. Learn why they happen, what MedlinePlus advises, and simple, practical ways to handle them without guilt.
Patience in recovery isn’t sitting still. Learn how Easy Does It, gratitude, and small daily steps help you wait well and keep growing one day at a time.
Would you rather be right or happy? Learn to let go of needing to win, laugh at yourself, and find more peace in recovery with five simple daily steps.