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We don’t have to be anonymous to find meaning and greater happiness in life.
Some people believe we’re put on a path at birth that leads to our destiny, and while I try to believe we are here for a reason, I also know I had something to do with creating my path in life, especially in my sobriety. Many books have been written about having the power to create … Read more
One definition of ego is “the self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.” It seems a lot of people try to separate themselves from others today in an effort to be different. Although I believe we are all one spiritually, I’m OK with being different. I know I am different from many … Read more
Science tells us that we are all made up of the same matter, and in a spiritual sense, it can be said we’re all one. However, because of the many varieties and combinations of genes given to us by our parents, we’re all different, even twins. In fact, it can be said each one of … Read more
“Sometimes, for reasons within ourselves or not of our own making. We can feel like a piece of driftwood floating aimlessly about; being pulled in different directions. But with no real direction in life. However, it’s always good to remember in those times that driftwood is resilient – recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the … Read more
Despite what the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says about not having regrets in our sobriety—”we won’t regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.” I still feel quite sad sometimes when I think of how my drinking often came before spending time with my family. Although we did do things together … Read more
“One way to change the world and make it a better place is to change what we think about ourselves and others. When we love and understand ourselves, we become much happier with who we are. When we try to love and understand others, we can all get along better. And when we’re happy with who we … Read more