No vacation
My goal is to build a life I don’t need a vacation from.
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Heroism
In forgiving, we change from being the victim in our story to being the hero.
Friendly Warning
I have character defects and I am not afraid to use them.
The Starfish Story
One day, an old man was walking along a beach that was littered with thousands of starfish that had been washed ashore by the high tide. As he walked he came upon a young boy who was eagerly throwing the … Continue reading “The Starfish Story” →
Generosity or enabling?
Enabling is unhealthy. Generosity is healthy. Recognizing the difference is recovery.
Why Do I Still Go To Those Meetings?
Sometimes, I am asked why I still go to “those meetings.” Yes, I have been in Al-Anon for a very long time, but my reply is simple. I came to Al-Anon because of alcoholism, but I stayed because of my … Continue reading “Why Do I Still Go To Those Meetings?” →
Release
Forgiveness is releasing someone from a debt they can never repay. — Anon I found this quote on the internet a few years ago. It really helped me. I do not remember the source. If anyone knows, I would love … Continue reading “Release” →
Out of the flames
I love when people that have been through hell walk out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire.Stephanie Sparkles
What is meditation?
Meditation is the quiet and sustained application of the mind to the contemplation of a spiritual truth. Its purpose is to deflect our minds from the problems we are experiencing, to raise our thoughts above the grievances and discontents that color … Continue reading “What is meditation?” →
Don’t sink the ship
The Spiritual Lesson I Learned From A Skunk
When I first came to Al-Anon, I had little faith. Very slowly, I came to a spiritual awakening and accepted nature as my Higher Power. I believe every person I meet-in every situation-has a lesson for me. More often than … Continue reading “The Spiritual Lesson I Learned From A Skunk” →
Miracles, not magic
Today I’m not going to use ‘magical thinking’ to solve problems. I don’t live in the world of ‘if only’ and ‘what if’. I live in the reality God chooses to reveal to me one day at a time. — … Continue reading “Miracles, not magic” →
12-step program for chocoholics
The 12-step chocoholics program Never be more than 12 steps away from chocolate!
Nobody, but nobody, can make it out here alone
Alone Maya Angelou, 1928 – 2014 Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I don’t believe I’m wrong That nobody, But … Continue reading “Nobody, but nobody, can make it out here alone” →
What happens at a meeting
This is one of the best descriptions I have found of what happens at an Al-Anon meeting. https://reachoutrecovery.com/recovery-topics/what-to-expect-in-an-al-anon-meeting/
New Philosophy
From here to serenity… it only takes 12 steps.
Magic
If I keep showing up, one day, as if by magic, things fall into place unexpectedly. It isn’t magic, though, it is the compounded impact of me showing up and practicing my program day after day that causes positive change. … Continue reading “Magic” →
Phone Calls from the Past
“When you get a phone call from the past, just hang up. When you get a phone call from the future, tell them it is not as interesting as what is happening now.” — Veera Sanjana
12 Steps of Non-Recovery
12 steps of non-recovery … 1) We admitted we were powerless over nothing, that we could manage our lives perfectly and those of anyone else who would allow us to. 2) Came to believe there was no power greater than … Continue reading “12 Steps of Non-Recovery” →
Jungle of Despair
If we are lost in the jungle of despair, it only takes 12 Steps to walk out – “Hotrod”