Category: Recovery

Today I will practice detachment by letting go of things I can’t control.  Detachment means standing back and looking at a situation without having a hand in it.  Watching fireworks is practicing detachment.  Flying a kite is not.  Allowing friends the freedom to have their own opinions is practicing detachment.  Feeling compelled to change their…

Today’s thought is:I don’t believe in predicting, especially about the future.Casey Stengel The Future Is Not What It Used To BeWith the pace of change continuing to accelerate, the future is not what it used to be.  From one moment to the next, no one can be certain of anything.  Your job, your marriage, and…

I guess all work is leisure time to me.—Violet HensleyThe attitude a person cultivates is solely an individual matter. Money doesn't determine it. We have all known wealthy, resentful people. Health doesn't determine it either. Nary a one of us hasn't met a disabled man or woman who still encounters the day wearing a smile.…

Being a good manager doesn't mean managing someone else's life!Some of us sharing these meetings mistakenly thought we were supposed to manage everyone and everything. We managed children and spouses, and when we could, neighbors, co-workers, and friends. And we saw our ability to manage other people's lives as proof of our worthiness. Letting others…

Believing in a Higher Power changes everything.Faith in a Higher Power doesn't come easily for many people, particularly those for whom the past has been painful. Acting as if there is a God is the best many people can do at first. And that's good enough.What's to be gained from believing in a Higher Power?…

Worry means we aren't letting God do God's work.If we'll let it, the Third Step of our program will change our lives in a most profound way. This Step asks us to turn our will over to the care of God. In other words, we need to do three things: (1) Give up control. (2)…

The abundant life appeals to us.  Seldom do we want less money, fewer toys, clothes, or friends.  In general, we want more of everything and still more—particularly of love.  The truth is that the things we hoard or hide or fear losing must be shared or soon may be lost.Giving love to a lover, a…