Why I make a choice and then refuse the answer

Why I make a choice and then refuse the answer

“I’m sure, 100 % confident, that this is what I want. Yes, there is no question about it. I’m going...

Embracing the help of others

Embracing the help of others

When you are capable of doing for yourself, it is best to do for yourself. However when you’ve tried and...

Keeping your eye on the end result

Keeping your eye on the end result

A common denominator for recovered addicts is that we have learned the art (aka discipline) of keeping our eye on...

Is spirituality necessary for recovery?

Is spirituality necessary for recovery?

If spiritual means otherworldly the answer is a resounding, “Yes.” However, if spirituality means religious then the lean is toward,...

The Child of an Alcoholic Parent- What must be confronted?

The Child of an Alcoholic Parent- What must be confronted?

I realize (only now) that I was destined to become exactly like, or a slight version of the opposite of,...

Thinking, not alcohol, is killing you

Thinking, not alcohol, is killing you

For many, the idea that our thinking could be the root of the problem is not good news. When we...

I have the best life coach … ever!

I have the best life coach … ever!

Often people asks me where I get my inspiration. The quick answer is God. (Actually it’s the only answer) That...

It will never be easier than this moment

It will never be easier than this moment

Too often we stay stuck because we make the assumption that an obstacle will be better overcome—tomorrow! How erroneous is...

I can’t versus I won’t

I can’t versus I won’t

Most addicts (notice I didn’t say “all”) have a tendency to confuse not being able to do something with not...

Confusion tells me …

Confusion tells me …

Whenever you are confused it is because you don’t have all the information.  It’s that simple. How often do you walk around telling...