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Best Friend or Worst Enemy
I was anything but my best friend in the first 42 years on this rock we call Earth. I could never seem to do anything right. I accomplished a few projects along the way but never hit the bullseye. Most … Continue reading
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The Serenity Prayer in Action
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” This prayer isn’t just a set of words; it’s a practical tool that … Continue reading
Navigating Life
During this morning’s AA meeting, today’s topic guided me into writing this article. What came to mind didn’t have anything to do with the reading, but sometimes, that’s the way my mind works. It has a way of getting me … Continue reading
How to Deal with Difficult People
Difficult people can be a lifelong curse. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have at least one person within shouting distance who they could live without. It might be the checkout clerk at the grocery store, in a non-profit where … Continue reading
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Why is My Plate so Full?
It matters not the extent of your education, how many years you’ve been sober, or the number of your last birthday; we all have cried out at some point, “Why is my life such a mess?” For years, I stared … 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
Why Does it Happen to Me?
On a tragic day, I asked God the question, “Why?” It involved my firstborn son, who was deformed and only lived for a few hours. I asked, “God, why did you have to take such a beautiful soul without giving … Continue reading
Taking Time for Me
Taking time for me is a topic which is scarcely talked about, and few articles or books are written on the subject. The AA program leans toward me being self-centered or selfish if I put myself first. To stay sober … Continue reading
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Can Love Be Described?
Have you ever tried to explain your understanding of love? If you have, you’re probably amazed at how little you actually know about that simple word. Love has only four letters, but it’s very complicated. It could be compared to … Continue reading
There Are No Shortcuts
In early sobriety, the first three months anyway, I revered most of the happy faces I saw in meetings. They acted as if there was nothing to fear and everything to love. I was far from where they were and … Continue reading
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Road To Recoveries 