Recovery – Page 17 – Happy Recovery

Writing…

September 7, 2022August 15, 2011 by Daniel

I never know what I think about something until I read what I’ve written on it. — William Faulkner It goes without saying I am no William Faulkner however, I will say that I do identify with this quote. Taking the time to write is a great way to sort through how I really think. … Read more

AA Facts [Infographic]

September 7, 2022August 10, 2011 by Daniel

Check out this cool infographic. The small version is below because of the size of my blog, but if you click the picture there are more sizes you can choose from to embed on your website. Let me know what you think in the comments 🙂 Courtesy of Rehab Programs. Designed by Dawn Shepard

Driven

September 7, 2022August 10, 2011 by Daniel

This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one… the being a force of Nature… George Bernard Shaw We all have a drive inside of us to do something special in life. We are meant to live with passion and purpose. People that are … Read more

Forgiveness

September 7, 2022August 9, 2011 by Daniel

If you haven’t forgiven yourself something, how can you forgive others?” – Dolores Huerta Forgiveness absolutely goes both ways. We need to forgive ourselves as well as forgive others. For some of us this concept is a contradiction and causes us to be disturbed at times. Yet the truth is simple, if we can not … Read more

Decide…

September 7, 2022August 5, 2011 by Daniel

A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided. Tony Robbins The decision making process is exactly that a process. There are four aspects of the process. First we must decide to take action. We must recognize that the word DECIDE means … Read more

#1 Investment is You

September 7, 2022August 3, 2011 by Daniel

#1 Investment is You When it comes to taking your life to the next level of success invest in you! In the ABC’s of the Recovered Life B stands for “Be a Student of Life”. In order to grow into the person we are we must work at it. We must always be improving. To … Read more

Happiness abounds…

September 7, 2022August 2, 2011 by Daniel

Look at the happy side of life, and you will develop the happiness habit. – Remez Sasson I was fortunate to be in a mens meeting last night and a young man, sober a year shared about happiness. He indicated that he chased and drank to be happy, when it no longer worked he was … Read more

Never Fear Fear…

September 7, 2022August 1, 2011 by Daniel

Most fears cannot withstand the test of careful scrutiny and analysis. When we expose our fears to the light of thoughtful examination they usually just evaporate. Jack Canfield Fear is a natural occurrence in our biological life. Fear is our friend it is our radar system that warns us of danger ahead! Yet for many … Read more

Fellowship

September 7, 2022July 31, 2011 by Daniel

I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun. Charles R. Swindoll There is nothing like the fellowship of mutual support groups such as AA, NA, and CA. … Read more

War and Peace

September 7, 2022July 29, 2011 by Daniel

I do not know who wrote this it was on a listserv I subscribe to, but it really hit home for me. There are times I have been in meetings and I have an opinion that is contrary to the speaker’s. Must I be right? Why? In years past AA grew at times by someone … Read more