“Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.” — Jim Rohn One day at a time life gets better and better and better. I recently … Read more
Obviously this is a recovery blog so what does Tiger Woods challenges have to do with us? Directly absolutely nothing, of course we could easily make a case that his rehab stint fits in to our genre of recovery. But that is not where I am heading with this. Each and every one of us … Read more
“Discontent is the first step in progress. No one knows what is in him till he tries, and many would never try if they were not forced to.” – Basil Maturin I have never met anyone that has entered recovery because they were overjoyed with their life. Typically folks have tried various ways to control their … 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
“Once the ‘what’ is decided, the ‘how’ always follows. We must not make the ‘how’ an excuse for not facing and accepting the ‘what.’” – Pearl S. Buck Many years ago, I would hear folks share in a meeting that they “took their will back” usually this was in response to a recent relapse. They were … Read more
“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight” – Benjamin Franklin I have a few friends from Australia that I picked up the phrase of “No Worries”. The first time I heard one of them say it I thought, Yeah, no worries! Worrying cripples our joy. Worry cripples … Read more
“A single day is enough to make us a little larger.” – Paul Klee In the beginning of my recovery journey I needed to break the chain of addiction. I could not see past the day let alone a long and prosperous recovery. I had little hope because every attempt to recover in the past … Read more
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King Jr. I have yet to meet the person that began their recovery journey when things were going well. Typically some major event is the tipping … Read more
“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one… the being a force of nature…” George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Irish writer I am asked on occasion what does it mean by living on “Purpose”? Did God predestine me to be or do something special … Read more
“You have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” Steve Jobs Today I trust in God, my Higher Power. However, in the beginning of recovery I first had to trust in the people around me. … Read more