Making a decision to enter into recovery is a warrior’s path. Scars left from years of abuse and mindless addictive behavior can surface and help bring you into an awareness of who you actually are. Finally seeing the light can be a harsh reality check for a warrior on the path to healing.
Continue Reading In order to make room for the wonderful new life you are creating in recovery, there is a need to let go of that which no longer serves you. Whether it is material possessions, ideologies or belief systems, letting go is a liberating challenge to say the least. The process of letting go can be daunting at times. But once it is begun and revelations are made, it becomes a seamless process of growth, self discovery and selfless gratitude.
Continue Reading We come from all walks of life, but the one thing that rings true is the drive to succeed, whether it is the drive to get that next drink or drug, the drive to get clean and sober or the drive to get up and go to a job that you know you don’t love. Those of us in recovery speak a language of ambition, no matter how that energy was or is directed.
Continue Reading In understanding why you decided to save your life, you begin to discover who you truly are. Without learning and understanding yourself, it’s almost impossible to transmit your story to someone else. Without knowing your story, it’s almost impossible to find meaning. Without meaning, there can be no purpose.
Continue Reading Many of us who have been through a 12 step process have had the blessed opportunity to create a relationship ideal. If you have not heard of it, I would highly suggest it, as it has empowered me in more ways than one. During the inventory process, I was asked by my sponsor to write out my “Prince Charming,” my relationship ideal.
Continue Reading Do you remember? I mean, really remember what it was like? When was the last time you recounted the days, the nights, the weeks and the months of the suffering?
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