Arbutus O’N from Brownwood, TX speaking at the 3rd Anniversary Soberfest in Champaign, IL – October 9th 1993. “My life continues to be unmanageable when I fail to practice the principles that were given to us by a society of ex-drunks …” “There was one group of people … who never gave up on the alcoholics….
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Too many people undervalue what they are, and overvalue what they are not. – Malcolm S. Forbes Recently, I have been challenged by God to see people as God sees them. That is, to see them as human beings, worthy of love and respect, just as they are, rather than as I would wish…
Read MoreWe talk about blame — how we blame others, how we take blame on ourselves and how we can move past blaming. We have learned that blaming is often a result of black and white thinking, and that we can have healthier relationships when we can look at our part in a conflict realistically, rather…
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Usually when we hear or read something new, we just compare it to our own ideas. If it is the same, we accept it and say that it is correct. If it is not, we say it is incorrect. In either case, we learn nothing. ― Thich Nhat Hanh When I…
Read MoreIt’s a joy to sing, like the birds do. David Byrne – How Music Works One of the joys I have discovered in recovery is in singing. I’ve always loved music, but also never thought I could sing well. When I came into recovery, I also started going back to church. And, in church,…
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