“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
“We must overcome the notion that we must be regular . . . It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.” – Uta Hagen Most people that struggle with addiction that I have met have talents that are above average. They have abilities to excel in all they … Read more
“The last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” — Viktor Frankl The three rules of a healthy attitude, rule number one, Always Be Positive, rule number two, Always Be Positive and rule number three, Always Be Positive!!! I can tell you … Read more
This morning I received an email form a friend that asked me to answer her questions on recovery and sabotage. I hope you enjoy and implement the answers! What does recovery sabotage mean to you? Recovery Sabotage is the disturbance, interference or undermining of an individuals recovery foundation and ultimately their internal joy. First of … Read more
“Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne You deserve happiness, yes you deserve to be happy. Happiness is an inside job. Happiness can come from outside sources but true joy that leads to lasting contentment and … Read more
“What we hope ever to do with ease we may learn first to do with diligence.” – Samuel Johnson Yesterday we spoke about the decision making process and taking action. This process can completely free you of the obsession to drink or drug however, diligence and persistence with your daily disciplines is mandatory. In the beginning … Read more
“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s when you’ve had everything to do, and you’ve done it.” — Margaret Thatcher Over the years it has become a habit to reflect on my day. Some days I sit and think … Read more
Commitment is faith in action. Commitment is putting your faith on the line. It is coming clean; being honest and forthright; taking action! Dr. Robert Schuller My sponsor used to say to me that faith without doubt is not faith! We all have doubts however it is commitment to our decisions that is integral to … 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
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis of Assisi One of the the first things I learned while I was living in Panama Central America is that people there repair stuff and do not throw it away. If your blender breaks you take it … Read more