Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared. – Eddie Rickenbacker The message of Real Life Recovery is to show average and ordinary people that they can build a life they are proud of and they can gain independence for themselves and their families. If we have … Read more
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” – Helen Keller In life I believe that true happiness, deep inner joy relies on our Spiritual condition. In recovery our inner joy and recovery … Read more
“The first rule is, to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.” Marcus Aurelius When we are ruled by alcohol and addiction we seem to have great ambitions yet never follow through. We look nothing in the eye, we see it all … Read more
“In every person who comes near you look for what is good and strong; honor that; try to imitate it, and your faults will drop off like dead leaves when their time comes.” – John Ruskin Put another way, Tony Robbins states that “Success leaves clues”. It is not about being a chameleon it is simply … Read more
One Hit Wonders Back in 1972 a group called the Hillside Singers had a hit single entitled “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” That was the only song they taught us to sing because it was their only attempt that actually made it to the top 40 charts. One hit wonders are pretty … Read more
“Pain is a part of being alive, and we need to learn that. Pain does not last forever, nor is it necessarily unbeatable, and we need to be taught that.” – Harold Kushner The idea that we will never be in pain is ludicrous. Physical pain is the body telling us that something is wrong. Mental … Read more
“A real friend is the one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. What I have found is that in recovery when the going gets tough friends show up. The ones that kick you while you are … Read more
“Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: ‘Are your ready?’” –Johnny Carson Happiness is achieved by preparing for life. Life has a way of throwing the curve ball to us while we are sitting on … Read more
“No time like the present.” Delarivier Manley (1663–1724) English writer When in doubt, just do it! We all look for the perfect time in all we do. Through the early years of recovery I remember thinking, “If I can only get through this, then everything will be great”! I looked at my challenges as roadblocks … Read more
When it comes down to it we all have the same radio station playing between our two ears. WIFM, What’s In it For Me? However, each and everyone of us embraces that concept in varying degrees. I am grateful that over the years I have learned to focus on others, on You first. I have … Read more