Daily Missives

The only thing I can do about the past is correct my mistakes and learn from my experiences. That’s it. I can’t dwell on the past because that takes me away from now and upsets my inner peace. When I am in turmoil, I am weak. When I am at peace, I am strong.  …

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There are times when it seems that everything is going wrong, and that I can’t catch a break. When the frustration builds and starts to seep through in how I treat others, I need to keep one thing in mind… I didn’t pick up a drink or a drug today. For someone like me, it…

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Instead of being judgmental of others, perhaps I should look at myself. The way I treat others reflects how I feel about myself. Perhaps what I don’t like needs to be changed within me. I must continue to try to recognize my flaws and be conscious of how they affect my behavior. I need God’s…

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As I get older, the big deadline I am working against is time. I have gotten to the age where I have more days behind me than ahead of me. There is no certainty of when my calendar runs out. Thus, each day becomes more valuable than the last. Time has become a commodity that…

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“… No human power could have relieved our alcoholism …That God could and would if He were sought.” I tried a number of ways to moderate my abuse of substances, but every time I tried I failed. The outcome was always the same. I could never completely stop on my own. I was trapped. Turning…

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Every decision I make and every action I take brings an outcome. Sometimes the outcome is what I want. Sometimes the outcome is not what I want. Sometimes the outcome surprises me. God has a Plan for me. God knows what decisions I should make and actions I should take. When my decisions and actions…

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I have learned over time how to show compassion towards others. I wasn’t always this way. The compassion shown towards me by others helped to usher me through the most difficult times of my life. I need to pay it forward. I can’t help it anymore. I care about others. I have discovered that’s how…

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Doing the right thing is not always easy to figure out.  Often it’s uncomfortable. Often it’s a question of integrity. Sometimes it’s a question of showing compassion. I must let my conscience be my guide. My connection with God guides my conscience. God always knows the right thing to do. If I don’t know I…

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I spent years trying to escape who I am and what I am. It caused me a lot of pain and suffering. When I was able to really find myself, I finally became free. I am no longer haunted. I am no longer afraid. I’m ok. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.   God,…

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The idea of picking up a drink or drug again scares me to death. I am not cured of my addiction disease. I need to remain humble. I need God’s Help. That’s why I hit my knees to pray. I don’t want my addictions to come back and bring me to my knees.   God,…

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