“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow; it only saps today of its strength.” -A.J. Cronin At times, I focus on the results of my actions and whether it will help me achieve my desired goal. When I become so goal-oriented, I stop focusing on the values and impacts of my actions on myself…

  “Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.” -Bruce Lee I realize, at times, that I often look outwardly for answers or an absolute solution to my problems and issues. But the truth of the matter is, no one but me has any answers for my life. Everyone…

  You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. Jon Kabat-Zinn This reminds me that when I accept reality, I will find new choices. When I do not accept what I cannot change, I waste time and energy fighting it. When I recognize it for truth, then I am freed to accomplish…

  Only love, only love can leave such a mark But only love, only love can heal such a scar … Only love, only love can leave such a mark But only love, only love unites our hearts U2 — Magnificent We come to Al-Anon when the drinking or drugging of someone we love has made…

    I may not be there yet, but I’m closer than I was yesterday.     I am a perfectionist. I want everything I do to be done perfectly. This is not a realistic attitude, it leads to disappointment, and sometimes even prevents me from starting on something because I can’t do it perfectly….