Alleged “impossibilities” are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched. — Charles R. Swindoll For many years I struggled with my spirituality. I was a victim so I blamed God for my troubles. Then when I was told to go to God for help it freaked me out! My sponsor was an Irish Christian Brother … Read more
Every great and commanding movement in the annals of the world is due to the triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it. — Ralph Waldo Emerson My friend Jimmy Meyer taught me one of my affirmations that I use every morning as part of my “Morning Mental Workout”. Today I will win— … Read more
“A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm” – Charles Schwab ♥ Enthusiasm, the word is derived from the Greek “entheos” meaning, “God Within” . Sometimes I lose sight of the fact that God is in charge and not me. I make plans and work hard to “figure” it all … Read more
The boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave. Thomas Jefferson ♦ Freedom from the bondage of self is not free we must work for it. I have heard it said that Freedom is not Free. There is a price to pay for freedom. The same is true of the freedom from addiction. The … Read more
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar ◊ Prayer and meditation has been a key ingredient for my recovery. Many years ago I added positive affirmations on top of the two. My affirmations I now have programmed into my smart phone … Read more
You can give without loving, but you can’t love without giving. Love prompts us to give of ourselves, our time, abilities and resources. — Joel Osteen. As much as I have been frustrated with Facebook at times, I have met some great giving people. The program is action! People like my friend Hope Guest, she … 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
Today I attended the funeral of Jeremiah Paldino, September 14, 2004 to September 3, 2010. Just eleven days shy of his sixth birthday. Jeremiah was the son of Bill and Shannon the Villas Wesleyan Youth Pastors. It was extremely sad with the family of now nine, seven children and the parents. The grandparents, friends, and … Read more
GIVING IT AWAY Though they knew they must help other alcoholics if they would remain sober, that motive became secondary. It was transcended by the happiness they found in giving themselves to others. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 159 Those words, for me, refer to a transference of power, through which God, as I understand Him, enters … Read more