A favorite topic: The comfort zone Everything I currently want, that I do not currently possess, is outside of my present level of comfort. If it was within my comfort zone I would have it. I don’t possess it because I am not willing to move toward …
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June 2013
5 articles in June 2013
Ever wonder why you don’t understand sober people? Confused by sober vernacular? Struggling to identify concepts or principles shared by your mentor, coach, sponsor, or sober-cyber pals? Today’s post is a mini-lesson in making sense of applying another’s advice, suggestion, or philosophy to your recovery. What they …
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No one can do for us what we must do for ourself. Simple in theory … challenging nonetheless. While the purpose of this blog is to facilitate spiritual growth in addicts, it is not limited to those who are new to sobriety. This journey in life does not …
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The removal of anything offensive in my life is but the beginning of the journey. Not the end. Alcohol is not the problem. Drinking alcohol is not the problem. I am the problem. And because I am the problem I am also the solution. How is it that …
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The world feels like hype. Everything seems exacerbated and overly-epic. Everything has so much meaning, that none of it has meaning. The rawer I get the rawer the world gets. I am questioning everything I have ever been taught. I am feeling miniscule with my limited answers. I …
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