“Once the ‘what’ is decided, the ‘how’ always follows. We must not make the ‘how’ an excuse for not facing and accepting the ‘what.’” – Pearl S. Buck Many years ago, I would hear folks share in a meeting that they “took their will back” usually this was in response to a recent relapse. They were … Read more
“Everyone is shy – it is the inborn modesty that makes us able to live in harmony with other creatures and our fellows. Achievement comes not by denying shyness but, occasionally by setting it aside and letting pride and perspiration come first.” – Kirkpatrick Sale I truly thought I was unique! When I tell people … Read more
“The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one’s work seriously and taking one’s self seriously. The first is imperative, the second is disastrous.” – Margot Fonteyn I was out of work and sober for the first time in my life. It was 1990 and I had lost my … Read more
I have switched over during the years from reading my prayer and meditation books to the online–email versions. This is today’s Reflections tract, I wanted to share it with you! We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 21 It is no coincidence that the … Read more
“Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose.” Lance Armstrong This is your time, this is your day, take advantage. Spend time today to reflect … Read more
This is a post from FaceBooks Friends of Recovery VT enjoy! Dan 🙂 12 steps to stay sober during the holidays Season’s Greetings, I just wanted to take a moment to wish each and every one of you Happy Holidays from the Foundation for Recovery. I also wanted to share these 12 steps to stay … Read more
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. – Thomas Edison, 1847-1931. Most of us that have been plagued by addiction have had our share of failure. Looking at our failures as the direct result of our addiction allows us to write … Read more
“Of all the things that can have an effect on your future, I believe personal growth is the greatest. We can talk about sales growth, profit growth, asset growth, but all of this probably will not happen without personal growth.” Jim Rohn Jim Rohn passed away on December 5, 2009 after an 18 month battle … Read more
“There ain’t nothing from the outside can lick any of us.” – Margaret Mitchell It all comes from between our two ears. It is how we interpret outside influences or events and what we allow our mind to do with it. First do we interpret challenges as an opportunity to change direction or do we see … Read more