Author Archives: levasseurjohn

Feelings of Security

Posted on March 5, 2025 by levasseurjohn

Security, what it is, what it’s not, and how do I find it? Security is not easy to define and even harder to obtain. Once again, the inspiration for this writing came from an addictions recovery meeting discussion on the … Continue reading →

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The Ripple Effect

Posted on February 27, 2025 by levasseurjohn

When I first heard the saying “The Ripple Effect,” my first thought was rippling wine, which was one of my favorites as it was cheap. It left me with terrible hangovers, as there was a price to pay. I found … Continue reading →

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The Fact of Life

Posted on February 18, 2025 by levasseurjohn

The other night, while watching an Irish series on television, the next episode had a catchy name. The Fact of Life came across the screen, and my mind immediately went into writing mode. At that point, I couldn’t see the … Continue reading →

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Is My Glass Half Full or Half Empty

Posted on February 17, 2025 by levasseurjohn

We all have heard someone say this simple phrase in a meeting. It is very profound in its meaning, and we all have a good idea of what it means. Some would say it’s about being grateful for what I … Continue reading →

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Finding a Spiritual Path

Posted on February 11, 2025 by levasseurjohn

During early sobriety, because I had no idea, I would do anything to define who I was. Others had molded my identity since childhood. The molding started when I was twelve. My father died in a car accident one Friday … Continue reading →

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We Will Not Regret the Past

Posted on January 27, 2025 by levasseurjohn

Promise number three in the Ninth Step Promises states, “We will not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it.” When I first looked at this, it didn’t make sense. “We will not regret the past.” How … Continue reading →

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My Name is Earl

Posted on January 7, 2025 by levasseurjohn

Recently, I became hooked on the TV comedy series “My Name is Earl.” I realized Earl was working on steps 8 and 9 by the third episode. If you have already seen the series, bear with me. The story is … Continue reading →

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Don’t Pray

Posted on December 9, 2024 by levasseurjohn

“If you’re going to worry, don’t bother to pray, and if you’re going to pray, don’t worry.” When I worry, it means I don’t believe there’s a God who cares about me. Have you ever felt God is so big … Continue reading →

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Being of service to others

Posted on December 4, 2024 by levasseurjohn

Being of service to others comes up as a topic every once in a while. Not often enough for my taste. Service to others is a critical part of our program. In The Promises, number seven shows how “We will … Continue reading →

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Why is it That Some Get it while Others Don’t?

Posted on November 7, 2024 by levasseurjohn

Ever since the first members stumbled into AA, there has been the question, “Why do some get it while others don’t?” Some stop drinking, come to their first meeting, and never drink again. Others put down the drink for some … Continue reading →

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