I will never squelch a creative idea because no one else has ever succeeded in perfecting it. — Dr. Robert Schuller I remember the day I told my best friend that I thought I was an alcoholic. He chimed right in loud and clear, “you are not an alcoholic, you can’t be an alcoholic because … Read more
“The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.” – Billie Jean King I have heard it said that “Sharing is Caring.” When we share our experience strength and hope with another human being that may be struggling with addiction we help to lighten their … Read more
I will cooperate in supporting a potentially good idea even if I can see something wrong with it. — Dr. Robert Schuller On open mind is essential for human growth and potential. When attempting to overcome the grips of alcohol or drug addiction simply putting down the drink or drug is not enough. Changing the … Read more
I will design my plan to lessen the risk of failure. — Dr. Robert Schuller When I got sober the main mantra in the rooms was “don’t drink and go to meetings.” To be honest it was kind of frustrating at times to hear that. But today I can see how wise the advice was. … Read more
“The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” — Steven Biko It is amazing how illogically we think before we begin to recover. If a child burns himself on the stove they do not put their hand on the stove again. I remember the first time I … Read more
I will welcome a possibility even if I’ve never done it before or can’t imagine how it could be done. Dr. Robert Schuller Taking action in our recovery is essential. Working the steps takes faith. The Fifth Step where we share our deepest darkest secrets takes extreme faith, but when we get through it we … Read more
I will never block a helpful thought because it entails problems, or wait to begin until I find solutions. Dr. Robert Schuller When we close our minds off to possibility we leave ourselves vulnerable to missing the opportunity to grow. My sponsor suggested to me to keep a pen and paper by my bed in … Read more
I will vote “yes” to an idea even if “it’s impossible.” Dr. Robert Schuller In recovery we speak of open-mindedness in the recovery process. Yet, for many years I was open-minded about my recovery process yet closed off to any other suggestions that were not part of a self-help perspective. I believed I was sick … Read more
When I got sober my friend Tommy G gave me a book called the Be Happy Attitudes by Dr. Robert Schuller. The book was awesome it was a spiritual book based on the Beatitudes, that guided you to a better life, a way to overcome any challenge and live with purpose. I used that book … Read more
The Buddha was asked, “Where do our (fearful) thoughts come from?” He replied, “you are shot with an arrow, you have an arrow in your body but before you remove it from your body you need to know the particulars: who shot it, why did they shoot it or where did it come from?” We … Read more