Live and Let Live!
Is it “Live and Let Live” or should it be “Love Unconditionally and Let Live?” Anyone who has been to enough 12-step meetings has seen…
The Power of Silence
Once again I was wrong. Once again it was due to my over-inflated belief that my way is the only way. Once again the error…
Self-Help vs. Selfless-Help: The Key to Sobriety
I did it again. Slick ad on Facebook. A play to my reoccurring feeling of brokenness. A catchy title. Click… PayPal… Click. Three days later…
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?…
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…