We have a tendency to incessantly beat ourselves up for past mistakes. When we view ourselves as human beings who all make mistakes, we can then develop compassion for self and eventually for others as well. Alexander Pope is quoted, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” The usual meaning ascribed to Pope’s version is […]
overcome, recovery
Many people reprimanded me for my lifestyle and offered solutions, but I chose not to listen. Consequently, it was my tendency to violently push people away, both verbally and physically, in an effort to safeguard my habits. I simply could not hear the truth until the message was delivered in just the right way. Another […]
Addict, Delivering the message, Help, message, Service
Prior to recovery, every decision was formulated founded on real or imagined fears: fears of rejection, deficiency, abandonment, God, intimacy, success, failure, death, life, commitment, humiliation … and the list goes on. All my thoughts, actions and ideas stemmed from my perceived notion that I was either not good enough or would not have enough. […]
Love, sober living, South Florida
Recovery is a process. Most of us want what we want and we want it now! We may have surrendered to the reality that change is necessary, but yielding to the patience that is required while transformation is taking place is a daily requirement. We may ask, “Why is it taking so long?” It will […]
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