“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” — Henry David Thoreau Go for it! We are all here for a purpose, we all have natural strengths, likes, dislikes and desires. We need to continue to cultivate our strengths and do what we … Read more
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” – Marie Curie There are no two ways about it, we are meant to be somebody and … Read more
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. — Stephen R. Covey In early recovery one thing some folks worry about is “how am I going to get to meetings for 90 straight days”? Often that question is not about the time, it is about the priority. There … Read more
“If you’re truly determined to succeed you will! Those that NEVER give up transform dreams into realities!” – Anonymous I love the depiction of the frog in the throat of the bird. It is so true for me personally, I am determined to win each and every day of my life. Some days are better … Read more
Alleged “impossibilities” are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched. — Charles R. Swindoll For many years I struggled with my spirituality. I was a victim so I blamed God for my troubles. Then when I was told to go to God for help it freaked me out! My sponsor was an Irish Christian Brother … Read more
“Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we have learned here. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and the acceptance of love back into our hearts.” — Marianne Williamson When I think of fear I start with the idea that it is a natural occurrence, “fight or flight” is what … Read more
Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. — Ralph Waldo … Read more
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” – Michelangelo Buonarroti Setting goals is essential in life. We are here for a flicker. Too many of us settle for mediocre lives. I could quote … Read more
Your past is important but it is not nearly as important to your present as the way you see your future. — Tony Campolo I am constantly reminding people that they are not their past, their past played a role in their current situation. However, that is not who they are, that is what they … 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 Growing up is part of recovery. They say that when we began to drink and/or drug we stopped growing emotionally. We need to pick up where we left off … Read more