We don’t have to be anonymous to find meaning and greater happiness in life.
“Fear can be our friend, or it can be our enemy. It just depends on how we handle it. Reassuring self-talk is my go-to method to help me feel better whenever I’m fearful, and I often find comfort in talking with others about how I’m feeling. But hope and belief is an important parts of … Read more
“It can appear to others that we’re doing fine. That we’re all right. But inside, we know differently. Sometimes, life, for different reasons, leaves us feeling emotionally dead. We just don’t show it. Giving and receiving love can help. But it’s not always a cure. Sometimes we need something else. Sometimes we need something more. … Read more
“I’ve read that our will is God’s will and we have the power to create our own reality. Perhaps that explains why both what we call good and what we call evil can take place. In the end it’s up to us to decide what we want to believe, and what we want to create. … Read more
An emotional excerpt from my book. I was writing about an AA speaker’s meeting in 2004, where I shared my story to celebrate my eighth year anniversary sober. I hope you like it. “I would also reach my eighth year sober that month and once again share my story. This time, however, not only was … Read more
“The beach is peaceful to me. Watching and hearing the waves reach the shore makes me feel quite serene. However, when a loud talker stands close to me, blocking my view and won’t shut up, I realize that having serenity isn’t as important as keeping it. I then smile as I also realize that keeping … Read more