I learned so many lessons in my early years of sobriety, my early years of recovery from alcoholism & addiction. Today I can draw from my experiences because of those early years. In April of 1988 I knew that I knew that I wanted more in my life. I found myself surrounded by people in … Read more
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” – Gail Sheehy I attended a self-help meeting yesterday and the topic was change. I heard quite a few interesting tidbits as the group members took their time sharing. If you have ever … Read more
Typically I will write one Blog in a day but the first today is more of a thought provoker and news story. This is primarily a recovery blog that I attempt to look at the bright side of the recovered life. Hope! When I look back at my life before recovery and in recovery the … Read more
We see this stuff once in awhile, a DEA agent or in this case the Colombian Policia and Marina (Military) raids a home to find paraphernalia. But this is ridiculous. I have attached the photos for you. There are so many ways in the world to earn money legitimately why cause all of the … Read more
“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.” – Abraham Lincoln Failure isn’t fatal it is the seed to success. Of course you have heard about Thomas Edison’s failure record when it came to developing the light bulb. He was asked how he could fail so … Read more
Before you choose a Recovery Program for yourself or a loved one, take some time to watch these two videos. These are two of the United States foremost authorities on addiction treatment and recovery. They are not affiliated with each other nor are they in any way affiliated with the Real Life Recovery Program, Freedom … Read more
“Discontent is the first step in progress. No one knows what is in him till he tries, and many would never try if they were not forced to.” – Basil Maturin I have never met anyone that has entered recovery because they were overjoyed with their life. Typically folks have tried various ways to control their … Read more
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” Thomas Paine Amazingly as we grow in our recovery we get better at handling situations that used to baffle us! That is one of the ninth step promises. As we mature in life we grow … Read more
“When I do things without any explanation, but just with spontaneity…I can be sure that I am right.” – Federico Fellini When I am active in my Spiritual life spontaneity is a wonderful thing. I make great decisions, I behave appropriately, I help people, and I feel better. Yet spontaneity was my enemy as an addict, … Read more
“Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other ” – Brian Tracy An optimistic view of our future is in order. Life gets better and better and better every day in every way. The life of recovery is more than simply just not drinking and drugging. The life of … Read more