Desperation … That crumbling moment when I will say or do anything, so as not to receive the natural, yet now unacceptable, consequences. It is the unveiled realization that I have set my standards well below my own tolerance. In the guise of this awareness I am willing …
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The one consistent action that alcoholics in recovery (not to be confused with in abstinence) perform is putting all their troubles on the ‘table’. This is a physical or metaphysical place depending on the individual. If I continually overlook this process, I will inevitably find myself in pain: physical and/or …
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Today’s writing is après vacation bliss. I am still leisurely and intentional with my tasks. The pseudo-heaviness of life is still noticeably absent. This is a frame of mind I (not so long ago) only dreamed of possessing. The bad news—it will pass. The good news—I already know …
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We speak these words often as addicts. They seem to fly out of our mouth upon exhale—regularly—even after we have gotten sober. I remember believing if I said sorry I was absolved of my behavior, my responsibility. If I blacked-out it wasn’t my fault, it was the alcohol’s …
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The principles we apply for success in life are the same principles we apply for success in sobriety. Addicts don’t have a private set of doctrines. We will succeed in direct proportion to our desire for change. If we are waiting for comfort so we can step-in we’re …
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The Beginning You were already there when I walked in the room. Everyone loved you and wanted to be with you. I was intrigued, but a little scared. Someone suggested I would feel better if I got to know you. I hesitantly agreed. I didn’t want to know …
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After a killer session with my coach, Red at The M3 Blog, I’m moving forward with clarity—the crystal clear type. My assessment: You don’t know what you don’t know even though you’re sure you know. While this seems anything other than obvious, it continues to amaze me. As a …
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