My understanding of the Serenity Prayer happened in an unexpected way: backwards. I had to learn how to pause first.
Category: Alcoholism
I Am A Miracle In Recovery
When navigating life-altering and near-fatal events that lead to a life of recovery, the concept of a miracle in recovery often emerges.
Honesty: Voicing Your Hidden Motives
Try saying your self-talk out loud. It might just reveal hidden motives beneath your good deeds while cultivating stronger self-awareness.
Forgiveness: I Only Have Today
Forgiveness is the act of letting go of the idea that our past could have been different. It’s about embracing the present.
Dry January Survival Guide: Stay Sober & Enjoy It
I salute those who are courageously embracing Dry January in 2024 and your commitment to an alcohol-free start to the year.
Walking the Path: Choosing Adaptation Over Despair
I used to go to extreme lengths for alcohol and today must go to any lengths to choose adaption over despair and prioritize my well-being.
Trust the Journey: Signs You’re on the Right Path
Being on the right path doesn’t mean there’s an absence of obstacles or difficulties. Its living with joy despite of hurdles
Navigating Self-Talk in Sobriety and Stroke Recovery
Acknowledging how self-talk shapes our reality is a significant step toward personal growth and emotional well-being.
Willingness: Turning I Don’t Wanna Into I Will
How I find strength and willingness when I don’t want to do something? There are moments when the last thing I wanna do is the thing that is in front of me. That can range from taking out the trash, recording a podcast episode, taking a nap, or in my case, eating. But it’s in […]
Finding Peace: Journey to Your Spiritual Home
Rachel’s spiritual home is a place I return to in my mind whenever I want an instant dose of peace and comfort.