The Recovery Show

Forcing Solutions – Episode 20

“… our thinking becomes distorted by trying to force solutions.” What does it mean to force a solution? When do we try to force solutions? How do we try to force solutions? We discuss these questions and others, sharing our experience, strength and hope.

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welcome – a meditation

  We bid you welcome, who come with weary spirit seeking rest. Who come with troubles that are too much with you. Who come hurt and afraid. We bid you welcome, who come with hope in your heart. … Whoever you are, whatever you are, Wherever you are on your journey, We bid you welcome….

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be grateful – a meditation

  This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may…

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boundaries – a meditation

  He that respects himself is safe from others; he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I always had trouble with boundaries. I didn’t know how to keep people from encroaching on my stuff. Nor did I know how to keep out of other people’s stuff. On the…

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Gratitude – Episode 19

How do we feel gratitude? Can gratitude help get you through a hard time? Is it something you can choose? Does finding gratitude make your problems go away? What is an “Attitude of Gratitude”? Special guest hosts Kate and Patrick join Swetha and Spencer to talk about these questions, and about their experience finding gratitude,…

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