Darryl Duke's Blog, page 13

Finding Strength Within And Without

There were times early in my sobriety when it felt like I was barely holding onto my sanity and I wasn’t sure what to do. I was never very good at facing emotional pain or figuring out why I had it. But thankfully I did hold on. I needed help from others with these struggles. ... Read more

We’re No Longer Alone

“The street-addict is like the rats in the first cage, isolated, alone, with only one source of solace to turn to.” The above quote is from an article written a few years ago professing that the likely cause of addiction has been discovered, and according to the author, who also happens to be selling a ... Read more

A Smile Can Be An Accessory To Our Wardrobe

“I consider my smile to be an accessory to my wardrobe. I sometimes get unfriendly looks back from people I smile at, but I try not to let it bother me or stop me from wearing a smile for all to see. As an older man with a daughter, I will say that smiling at ... Read more

Don’t Forget Us Drinkers

“Although the opioid epidemic needs to remain at the forefront in our efforts to help those addicted. (The death rate from overdoses continue to rise.) We should not forget the problems many people face due to alcohol use. A substance that robbed me of many things, including my happiness, until I got help over 21 years ... Read more

The Spirituality Of Cynicism

I’ve blogged before about me being a bit cynical at times, despite trying to live a more spiritual life. But because I believe that having a sense of humor is part of spirituality. I thought I’d list a few types of people who I’ve been cynical about. All in good humor, of course. One is ... Read more

Easy Does It

“The easy part is making up our mind to do something. The hard part is actually doing it.”

Overcoming Obsessive Thinking

The word obsess comes from the Latin word obsidere, one meaning of which is “to besiege.” Being someone who has, at times, obsessed over something, I can say that if we’re not careful, thoughts can besiege our minds, take us out of the present moment, and rob us of any enjoyment we might otherwise experience. ... Read more

I Think I’m Correct About This

“There can be times in our recovery when we focus more on what we’re doing wrong than on what we’re doing right. While it’s certainly important to find and correct the things that made us unhappy in life and with ourselves. It’s equally important to see the good things we do. Eventually, as this process ... Read more

Where Did The Time Go?

Our time comes. And our time goes. For me, the last several years of my life seem to have gone by way too fast. That’s why when I come across certain things that bring back memories of when I was younger, it can make me feel sad. I loved the TV show The Munsters as ... Read more

I’m No Superman

I can’t imagine ever drinking again. I enjoy being sober and living a spiritual life. I’ve become a good person who loves themselves and others. And I’m happy with who I am. But let me make two things clear. I’m no superhero when it comes to living a spiritual life. And it’s not always easy ... Read more