If I had permitted my failures, or what seemed to me at the time a lack of success, to discourage me, I cannot see any way in which I would ever have made progress. – Calvin Coolidge, 1872-1933, 30th President of the United States One great thing about history is our Presidents from this long … Read more
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” — Jim Ryun There are two types of motivation: The motivation to attain something we want, in other words we are running towards pleasure and the second is the avoidance of pain. In the beginning stages of recovery, the end days so to … Read more
“When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” – Anonymous I have faced more challenges than I care to admit. Most have been brought on by my actions, in-actions and at times poor decisions. I have two choices when I face adversity, listen to my inner negative voice that says, … Read more
“There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.” – Booker T. Washington I was taught to always lend a hand to people in need. If you are asked for help do it. My parents had me cut the lawn for the older people in the neighborhood and … Read more
“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up.” John Maxwell My attitude everyday will determine my action and results for today. My actions today will will determine my results for the future until I take full responsibility and change … Read more
“The vision that you glorify in your mind, the ideal that you enthrone in your heart this you will build your life by, and this you will become.” – James Lane Allen The late Earl Nightingale a man that changed my life for the better due to the principles he taught stated, “We become what … Read more
“He who knows most, knows how little he knows.” Thomas Jefferson When it comes to humility we can write all day on it. They say when you tell others you have it, you don’t… Today we would like to explore the humility of enjoying the journey. Honestly I would love to say to you that … Read more
“Far away in the sunshine are my highest inspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.” – Louisa May Alcott When I first got sober the term “Happy, Joyous and Free” would totally rub me the wrong way. Here … 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