spiritual growth unfolded for me through the application of spiritual principles in my life. although i couldnt perceive or feel the changes as they took place within me, there was no denyin that transformation was underway. as i began to shed my old self, removin my sunglasses, cuttin my hair, and alterin my overall appearance,...
Well it's certainly not going to be easy to stay sober for the day when your mind is jammed with selfishness, self centeredness, and fear. As if once again you've crossed some line. One minute things are ok then the next? All is lost, you're going down and can't pull up.. You, them, the past...
with the help of recovery i have developed the skill to enhance my emotional sobriety by applyin the lessons learned from others in recovery. how did this transformation take place? let me explain. i hold onto the straightforward solutions and the positive outcomes they yield. it is not my role to redefine how i engage...
the journey toward humility truly began for me when i entered the halfway house where i would spend the next two and a half years of my life. while it might not seem significant to others, it marked a pivotal moment for me; i was at the jumpin off point of deep internal struggle, feelin...
what i truly dig about this thing we do is the freedom to embrace my individuality. i can partake in the camaraderie and happiness that comes from our shared experience with alcoholism. theres no requirement for me to subscribe to any external beliefs or notions of a HP defined by others; i have the autonomy...
embracin humility and honesty, i was finally able to start recognizin the role i played in the turmoil surroundin me, hopin it would be the last time i faced such a reckonin. as time seemed to drudge forward in the halfway house i was livin at, the chaos that once engulfed my life began to...
while out doin my dirt i opted for self-sufficiency, prejudice, and defiance, believin they were sturdier foundations than faith itself. this choice left me in a haze, desperately seekin the meanin of life. you might not be surprised to learn that my solace came from alcohol. i became one of the lost souls, relyin on...
I AM NOT A LICENSED ANYTHING EXCEPT DRIVER AND THIS POST IS MY PERSONAL THOUGHTS, OPINIONS, AND EXPERIENCE AND IS IN NO WAY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. JUST MY EXPERIENCE STRENGTH AND HOPE I'm sure most, if not all of us, have heard: "Wait at least one year before starting a relationship." While the reasoning does make...
i have encountered this concept in recovery literature and discussions in the rooms, and it resonates with my own recoverin journey. i cant pinpoint exactly when my belief transformed, but i now recognize a greater force in my life that has empowered me with unprecedented confidence since my recovery started. the hope that recovery has...
my daily reflections… durin the days of doin my dirt, the experiences of my youth simmered beneath the surface, creatin a constant state of inner conflict. the narcissistic core within me, fueled by a sense of invincibility, was determined to protect its facade at all costs. i relied on these emotions to survive outwardly, terrified...