A common denominator for recovered addicts is that we have learned the art (aka discipline) of keeping our eye on the prize. Newcomers to sobriety are challenged here; they want to make the old prize work—just one more time. We don’t want to let it go. We love …
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April 2012
5 articles in April 2012
If spiritual means otherworldly the answer is a resounding, “Yes.” However, if spirituality means religious then the lean is toward, “No.” We weave religion and spirituality as if they were synonymous. Are they the same? The non-religious would strongly disagree. Regardless of our religious affiliation (if we have …
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I realize (only now) that I was destined to become exactly like, or a slight version of the opposite of, my parents. This being contingent upon the fact that they were my role models. For me, this thrilling combination resulted in an addictively co-dependent underachiever with a superiority …
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For many, the idea that our thinking could be the root of the problem is not good news. When we don’t consider the idea, it means we can legitimately blame something outside of self for the current condition of our life. It suggests we don’t have to take …
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Often people asks me where I get my inspiration. The quick answer is God. (Actually it’s the only answer) That being said, many cannot relate to God. They maybe never could, maybe they did and it seemed to fail, or even the fact for some it’s just bs—something someone …
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