We don’t have to be anonymous to find meaning and greater happiness in life.
We don’t have to grow spiritually to love ourselves and be happy in life, but it can help us have an open mind. Having an open mind can help us understand ourselves and our behaviors better. When we understand ourselves and why we do some of the negative things we do, we can change those … Read more
“I don’t mean to brag, but in middle school I was an obvious favorite of my teachers and a standout student as well. Many times, instead of sending me to the office as punishment for acting up in class, they just made me stand outside in the hall.”
I didn’t drink everyday, but because of how I drank, I will never forget the morning after one of my drinking sprees. In that light, I can honestly say my worse day sober will always be better than my best day hung over. That may sound like a bold statement if you consider that something … Read more
Have you ever noticed how we use certain words to express ourselves without really thinking about their true meaning? We use the word insane to describe a person or some situation without regard to what true insanity can be. We say we’re depressed when we’re really just feeling down or sad. And we say we … Read more
“I don’t always agree with people about things, but when I do, I always say I concur. I just think it makes me sound smarter.”
“It took a few years of sobriety before I became a more positive person, and even then it was hard. Although I began seeing the glass as half full and not half empty, I still thought maybe it had a leak in it.”