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Author Archives: levasseurjohn
Lessons from the Course in Miracles
In 1965, “A Course in Miracles” started with the sudden decision of two people to join in a common goal. Their names were Helen Schucman, who channeled the material from what she says was the Holy Spirit, and William Thetford, … Continue reading
Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself.
By now, most of us have a good idea of the neighbor Jesus was talking about. Your neighbor isn’t the family who lives next door. They aren’t the friends at work or the policeman on the corner. Your neighbor is … Continue reading
The Old Me Sleeps Lightly
Remember those old shortcomings or character defects we thought were put to bed? As it turns out, they don’t go away but sit in the back of our minds, waiting for an excuse to come out and shine. They’re still … Continue reading
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Impulsive decision-making is rational human behavior. Not every sudden decision landed me in jail. Some spur-of-the-moment urges can be good, but acting before thinking can destroy chances for achieving life’s long-term goals. Sometimes, it’s the “little” quick decisions that can, … Continue reading
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Good Grief
Grief is a topic that only comes up when someone’s in crisis. Losing a wife, sister, mother, or pet can cause an individual to do things common sense overlooks. Understanding how the process works can help when you are going … Continue reading
AAs and Etiquette
Relationships are something we can’t avoid. You must be in contact with people at some point in the day or week to survive. In AA, we believe everyone needs help to make it. In thirty years of attending meetings regularly, … Continue reading
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Willing to go to Any Lengths
In early recovery, the first month anyway, I thought the first line of “How It Works” read, “Rarely have we seen a person thoroughly follow our path.” I was dubious about staying stopped from the drinking thing. Then came the … Continue reading
It’s all about ME
That is a true statement because it must be all about me. If it’s not, I’m screwed. The statement I hear at AA meetings always says, “The new person is the most important person in the room.” That’s right to … Continue reading
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“Who’s Suffering in Your Resentment?”
That question was asked by a friend who watched me carry an enormous resentment far longer than necessary. It’s never required. I haven’t told this story to many because it’s embarrassing to think it took me so long to learn … Continue reading
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The Ripple Effect
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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