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May 21, 2026
There are always lessons to be learned, if I pay attention and keep an open mind. Years ago, I used to meet weekly with a group that included a few old-timers. They never brought their troubles along but instead shared their insight and wisdom after listening to fools like me. I wondered why they even…
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May 20, 2026
When I get impatient, it exposes my self-centeredness. If my self-centeredness causes me to be harsh with others, I am the problem. Sometimes I don’t get what I want or when I want it. Sometimes I expect too much. Sometimes I just have to wait. Everything happens on God’s Terms and in God’s Time, not…
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May 19, 2026
Some people refuse to ask for help until they absolutely need it. Some people refuse to ask for help at all. Some people refuse to use the help that is offered. Some people expect others to not only help, but also to carry their burden for them. Everyone finds their way. Some just take the…
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May 18, 2026
My life is always changing. It has more to do with growth than it does with time. Depending upon my circumstances, sometimes I want change to stop and sometimes I want change to stand still. My perspective changes with my spiritual condition. If I look at today with dread, I might see today through an…
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May 17, 2026
I am powerless over alcohol and drugs. I had to learn that the hard way, but I accept that fact. I am powerless over other people. People will be the way they will be whether I like it or not. I accept that fact. The rest of the world does not revolve around me, as…
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May 16, 2026
After being shown the better way to live, I can’t say “I didn’t know”. Unless I have some kind of memory illness, I can’t say “I forgot”. Once I have been given the opportunity to live clean and sober, I can’t say “I couldn’t help it”. If I decide to pick up again, I am…
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May 15, 2026
I used to live in fear. Of course I couldn’t let anyone know that, for fear of being judged or criticized. So, I learned to behave in ways that hid my insecurities. That created an internal stress that only alcohol or drugs could relieve. I have learned to identify my fears and put them in…
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May 14, 2026
By the time I stopped drinking, the noise in my mind was unbearable. I did not want to drink but I needed alcohol to survive. I HAD TO drink. Most “normal” people see it as a “bad habit”. They don’t understand it. I don’t expect them to get it. Alcoholics understand it very well. We…
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May 13, 2026
When I have lost someone dear to me, there is nothing that anyone can do or say to take the pain away. I have to go through feeling it. People like me have a tendency to want to numb ourselves, especially when we are in emotional distress. That’s not a good option. Experience tells me…
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May 12, 2026
When I have a lot on my mind, it gets a little distracting. If I start to project outcomes in my mind it can stoke unnecessary fears and lead to overwhelm. I don’t deal with overwhelm very well. That’s why I need to avoid it. I need to set aside the worry of tomorrow and…
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