Darryl Duke's Blog, page 22
March 8, 2015
Happy Being Me
For some people happiness seems to come easy. You may know or have met one of these types; they’re always smiling, usually upbeat, and have a positive outlook on life. There are those, however, who through no fault of their own, are quite the opposite. They feel little happiness in life and may even battle … Continue reading Happy Being Me →
March 1, 2015
Time Is On Our Side
Sometimes when I’m feeling down it’s because of time. Not the time we keep, but the time we have while we’re here. When I think about the people I love. My friends and family members, my wife and children, and especially my grandchildren. It saddens me when I realize that the time I have left … Continue reading Time Is On Our Side →
February 26, 2015
Litter Your Life With Laughter
So I went to Walmart today, which is one of my least favorite places to be, but I needed cat litter and it’s cheap there. In case you’re wondering. Yes, I have a cat. Anyway. I see the brand I normally get and spot a box of it with the word “new” on it, and to … Continue reading Litter Your Life With Laughter →
February 21, 2015
Define Perfect
“Having a perfect life depends on our definition of what a perfect life should be. Some of us settle for less and some of us want much more out of it. One definition is making the best out of life when it’s not currently what we want it to be and still finding happiness. The … Continue reading Define Perfect →
February 8, 2015
The Illusion Of Drug Abuse
The more knowledge I obtain about addiction, especially when it comes to the damage it does to individuals and families, the more grateful I am for my continuous sobriety. No matter what I go though in life. The ups, the downs, and everything in between, I know that alcohol will always fail on its promise to … Continue reading The Illusion Of Drug Abuse →
February 1, 2015
I Get This Overwhelming Feeling Sometimes
“Sometimes I feel so inundated by all the stuff social media brings to my attention that it takes all I can do just to get on Facebook.”
January 25, 2015
I’ve Just Come To Realize Something
When we give our love and friendship to someone and receive little of the same in return, we can wonder if we’re doing something wrong or start believing they just don’t care that much about us. Either way, the lack of receiving something more has the power to hurt us and often does. We can … Continue reading I’ve Just Come To Realize Something →
January 17, 2015
That Idea Just Doesn’t Fly
In the early years of Alcoholics Anonymous the word pigeon was used as a term of endearment for new members who carried the message of hope and recovery. That’s fine. But with the shame and stigma of addiction still so prevalent in today’s society, the idea of calling someone a pigeon just doesn’t fly with … Continue reading That Idea Just Doesn’t Fly →
January 10, 2015
Songs Of Sobriety
I write a lot about recovery and being happy in sobriety. And yes, much of it is about my personal recovery and the things I’ve experienced in life. But I’ve never written about the times I thought about drinking again. Not that I found it extremely difficult to remain sober mind you, I had support … Continue reading Songs Of Sobriety →
December 29, 2014
I Am Like Ali
“I was a very insecure teenager and always needed to be someone I wasn’t. Someone great. Because of it, I acted in ways that hid my fears and self-doubt. I even started boxing at fifteen and tried to be like Muhammad Ali. My fears and insecurities stayed with me through much of my adulthood, but … Continue reading I Am Like Ali →
