It’s Just My Imagination
“I’ve had an active imagination all my life and it has served me well in times when I was sad or afraid. I actually can’t imagine living without one.”
Know What I’m Thinking?
“I don’t always like myself for some of the things I think. And there are still times when I don’t like myself for something I do. But I certainly never act immoral. That’s a strong word for me today. Loving ourselves unconditionally is the goal to work for, and a good start is not beating … Read more
Adventures With The Boogeyman
I like to tell people in early recovery that we should look at sobriety as an adventure, filled with fears and uncertainty, but also wonderful discoveries. Some of these discoveries help us to grow and understand ourselves better, two important ingredients for greater happiness, while others help us with our fears and believe we can … Read more
Maybe I Can’t Fix Your Wagon
“I was thinking recently how you don’t hear the old-time expression, I’ll fix your wagon, much anymore. But then it dawned on me. It’s probably because a lot of people don’t have wagons nowadays.”
I’m Not Kidding Around
“Just because we act like a grown-up in grown-up situations, doesn’t mean we can’t be a kid at heart.”
What A Wonderful Accomplishment In Life
“If we compare ourselves to people who have done wonderful things in life; it can make us feel like we haven’t accomplished much on our own. However, if we compare ourselves to who we used to be, and see that our efforts to become a better person than we were before have done just that. … Read more