Hope is Found Here???
At a 12-step home group I regularly attend there is a prominently displayed sign at the front of the room: “Hope is Found Here.” Really?…
Category: Embracing Sobriety
Heaven is NOW!
As critical as I can be, I actually have very few beefs with organized religion. Sure there are adherents who commit ridiculous, even horrific acts in…
The Importance of Steps 6 & 7
He was three years “sober.” After running a hose from the tailpipe of his truck into the trailer where he lived he started the engine,…
The Paradox of Intention
In recovery, there are those who have achieved the promise of “happy, joyous and free”; there are those who remain stuck and miserable; and there…
The Spirituality of Imperfection
The one question I wish people would ask me is whether I’d prefer my grandchildren to grow up to be baseball players or gymnasts. Unfortunately…
What Do You Need to be Happy?
Alcoholics and addicts love to talk about being happy, joyous and free. I just sat through a well attended 12-step meeting where this was the…