Are You Judging the Newcomer?
As we fight our addictions and try to remove stigma, we must remove judgment within the walls of the sacred places that we meet to heal.
Category: addiction and recovery
Noticed Negative Patterns of Behavior? Then Make Changes
By: Marilyn L. Davis ____ Isolated Incidents or a Pattern of Behaviors? “If we experience any failures or setbacks, we do not forget them because they offend our self-esteem. Instead, we reflect on them deeply, trying to figure out what went wrong and discerned whether there are any patterns to our mistakes.” Robert Greene When…
You Can Not Buy Self-Esteem
I knew that to get my self-esteem back on an even keel, I would have to view qualities within and not focus on what was lacking on the outside. How did I do this?
Are We Living our Recovery?
My realization of the value of life was not an epiphany, striking me with profound insight and wisdom on living and dying; more of a learning experience from seeing how many lives ended quickly from addiction, yet how extended many were by recovery.
Become an ACTOR: Attitude Changes Transform Our Recovery
When we intentionally act as if, and become an actor, we often experience different results. in our recovery. Worth it!