I’m sculpting adversity into life lessons for my kids by leading by example through pain, fear, courage, and little victories in recovery.
Tag: courage
Flipping the Script on the Serenity Prayer
My understanding of the Serenity Prayer happened in an unexpected way: backwards. I had to learn how to pause first.
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.
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.
Active Surrender: Rise Up and Rebuild
Active surrender is about the deliberate action that follows, unplanting our feet from familiar ground and taking steps in a new direction.
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
Conquering Anxiety: Leaning In and Embracing Fear
I can confidently say I’m a miracle. I’ve learned that when I experience fear and anxiety, I lean in, lean forward, and stand up.
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 […]
From Pride to Authentic Living in Recovery
Pride can hinder personal growth and blind us, inhibiting our ability to see our authentic selves, much less show it to others. For me, acknowledging that I can’t change people, places, or things and that I need to be open to changing myself became a crucial realization in recovery. Each day of sobriety I make […]
Progress Not Perfection
My progress improves exponentially when it starts with fear and anxiety. Progress doesn’t always look like what you pictured.