Author Archives: levasseurjohn

Good Grief

Posted on November 4, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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 →

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A different way to see God

Posted on October 29, 2024 by levasseurjohn

Some of the ideas expressed in this article are repeats from earlier but apply here as well. The more you study advanced spiritual concepts, the more you will see how it all comes down to a few basic principles. While … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Life

Posted on October 16, 2024 by levasseurjohn

If you have a dog, you’ll understand where I come from. Some cat lovers get the same message, but not like a dog. I guess any pet you’re close to would be the same. If you’re not a pet lover, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Course in Miracles

Posted on October 7, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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 →

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Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself.

Posted on September 11, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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 →

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The Old Me Sleeps Lightly

Posted on August 31, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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

Posted on August 27, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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

Posted on July 30, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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 →

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AAs and Etiquette

Posted on July 24, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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

Posted on July 17, 2024 by levasseurjohn

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 →

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