There is, however a vast amount of fun about it all. I suppose some would be shocked at our seeming worldliness and levity. —Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., pg. 16 Having fun in life is key to living a joyous life. Often the biggest roadblock in the early recovery process is the belief that alcohol or … Read more
All the world wondered as they witnessed… a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride. Corazon Aquino You may notice on the side bar of this Blog is a Badge that says “I Have 8,314 Days Sober” the number changes everyday. We have five different badges available to folks to show some “Pride” … Read more
“Hope is not a dream, but a way of making dreams become reality.” – Cardinal Leon Joseph Suenens Yesterday I was speaking with a fellow that is clean and sober now for two years. He has a similar story he went to prison young and started his education in prison. He like me, had no … Read more
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller One of the happiest men I know on this planet never fails to remind us of one thing. Life is meant to be enjoyed and not to be endured. My friend Jack Jackson’s words … Read more
Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out. John Wooden Living life on life’s terms is essential for peace of mind. We must recognize that complaining about how things have turned out will result in a poor attitude. On the flip side making the best of … 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
“Great changes may not happen right away, but with effort even the difficult may become easy.” – Bill Blackman ♥ The Ninth Step Promises: If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new … 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
“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
“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