And then I had to lay on my back and look at the ceiling and say, “I need to stop doing this to myself. I’m not having any fun anymore.” Literally. I’m not embellishing here. The title to this post is not – as our new President likes to say – hyperbole. I think anyoneContinue reading “I Had To Crawl Toward Sobriety.”
Tag Archives: Faith
“A Man Should …
Look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be.” Albert Einstein ~~~ YES! And a woman, too.
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” Step 1.
No, I am not powerless over alcohol. Alcohol is a liquid and so long as I don’t put it in my body, which is a choice, I have all the power over it I need. I got sober, on my own, and am staying sober. This is power. Saying No to a drink is power.Continue reading ““We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” Step 1.”
Where’s The Edge Of My Comfort Zone?
“Okay, you need to get out of your comfort zone.” Anyone ever suggest that at you before? What exactly are we supposed to do? How do we leave? Where are we supposed to go once we get out? I don’t know. Oh wait. Let me take a stab at that … Could it be thatContinue reading “Where’s The Edge Of My Comfort Zone?”
Put This In Your Pocket.
“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.“ ~ Confucius He speaks to perseverance, focus, discipline, and patience. I’d add faith. These are all tools we can use to move into recovery.
