“It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself. “ – Muhammed Ali If you remember Muhammed Ali you know that he was a funny fellow, apparently happy and he loved the media. If you did not like him and his style you would think he was an ego … Read more
“If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win.” – Carl Lewis Recently I have been working with some new folks and a pattern has emerged. I am not sure if it is simply a result of people sharing together in group about their self esteem or something else. However, without … Read more
“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution.” – Dr. David Schwartz I was in a topic meeting yesterday and the fellow that chose the topic wanted to highlight the idea that … Read more
Responsibility is the key to recovery. Well right after I say I am going to focus more on self-improvement here I go with a word on treatment and recovery. I am not really sure when it started to take place but some time after Bill met Bob in the 1930’s the disease concept began to … Read more
It has been a while since I have put up a daily reflection. But today’s is awesome. I believe it is the key to our spiritual condition. I know it is what makes the difference in our lives compared to those outside of our fellowship! Go, Go, Go… Dan 🙂 UNREMITTING INVENTORIES Continue to watch … Read more
“The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started.” – Norman Cousins For the past four days I have been blessed with having my 16 year old son Liam here in Florida touring college campuses. I am a bit … Read more
“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” – Diane Ackerman Living, Loving, Learning is my mantra in life: I strive to live my life well, I want to love everyone … Read more
“As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.” – George Bernard Shaw In the beginning of the recovery process we are content to stay clean and sober. We must be patient with ourselves and condition. As we progress through the years we must stay the course and … Read more
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 The past is the past. Allowing our past to dictate our here and now is a mistake. Most of us do this without consciously thinking about … Read more