“Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.” St. Francis de Sales Everyday is a new day, every hour is a new hour. In recovery we learn that we have the option to start over at any time of day or … Read more
We have to fight them daily, like fleas, those many small worries about the morrow, for they sap our energies. – Etty Hillesum Why worry? If we are to be happy, joyous and free we need to be free of worry. We all feel stress, however we must immediately utilize our tools to clarify what … Read more
Giving is the secret of a healthy life. Not necessarily money, but whatever a person has of encouragement, sympathy and understanding. – John D. Rockefeller * I would love to say I am perfect in all things or that I have zero contradictions. The truth however is simple, I am not even close. I do … Read more
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. – Mark Twain * Each and every one of us has that something within us that sparks our desire to be somebody. When we surround ourselves with … Read more
The loudest and most influential voice you hear is your own inner voice, your self critic. It can work for you or against you, depending on the messages you allow. Keith Harrell * I would love to share with you that the critic in us goes completely away. The truth is it doesn’t. It quiets … Read more
The recovered life is a great way of life. However, the way to recovery is a complete psychic change. It takes changing the way we think and do things. We must learn to “Respond” and not to “React” to people, places and things. We do that by surrounding ourselves with winners, focusing on what we … Read more
I just went on to the 12 step pledge generator and got my own custom 12 steps list. Feel free to get one for yourself by going to the 12 Step Pledge Generator on Rehab Programs. Pretty cool and I encourage everyone to get one. 1. I, Daniel Callahan, have admitted that I am powerless … Read more
On the other hand—and strange as this may seem to those who do not understand—once a psychic change has occurred, the very same person who seemed doomed, who had so many problems he despaired of ever solving them, suddenly finds himself easily able to control his desire for alcohol, the only effort necessary being that … Read more
“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” – Leo Buscaglia Over time I have learned to redefine the term spirituality. My first impression was that … Read more