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How Spiritual Growth Enabled Me to Love Myself

This is from chapter 8 of my book, Facing Our Fears. I’m coming up on 25 years of continuous sobriety next month and it was good reading this again. It showed me where I was spiritually and emotionally back then. But several years later I would eventually figure out the whole Julia Roberts thing and ... Read more

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An Experienced Path

“The path of recovery, whether it be from mental illness, addiction, or both. Cannot be measured by time, but it can be measured by our experiences. The triumphs we have that give us greater self-confidence. The love for ourselves that we develop along the way. The failures that provide us a chance to learn and ... Read more

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Working On Happiness

An excerpt that ties in with something else I wrote about in my book, Facing Our Fears. My infatuation with Julia Roberts and how it had to do with my fears and insecurities. I have become much better at turning my day around and feeling good about myself. But there was a time in my ... Read more

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Defining Our Identity

An excerpt from my book, Facing Our Fears. I hope you like it. “Identity: I want more people to love themselves and be happy with who they are, but we need to be careful not to let just one thing define us. For example, those in recovery shouldn’t let their substance-use disorders define who they ... Read more

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United We Love Divided We Hate

“While Donald Trump, sadly, continues to falsely claim that the election was rigged and cause an even more frightening division in this country. As the sun “legitimately” sets on his presidency, I want people to know that I never hated him. Hate can consume us and prevent us from growing spiritually. I also never hated ... Read more

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Our Journey Never Ends

For those of us who profess to be on a spiritual journey while here on Earth, no matter how well we think we’re doing, there will be times when we behave in ways that are anything but spiritual. For example, just the other day a friend of mine told me something I didn’t like and ... Read more

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Trouble-Free Love

“The love we feel for our children and grandchildren can almost seem overwhelming at times. We worry about them. Feel bad if they do. And we want their lives to be wonderful and trouble-free. It doesn’t always work that way, but I’ve found that trying to be the best person we can, live the best ... Read more

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This Is A Good Idea

“Whenever it becomes hard to find good in a world that often seems bad. We need to remember that there is still good out there and to never stop looking for it.”

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I Feel Privileged To Express This

At 60 years old; thinking about the fears I’ve had. Hardships I’ve faced. And any trials and tribulations I’ve gone through as a somewhat privileged white middle-class citizen, I cannot think of anything that stands out as life-changing, other than when I finally stopped drinking. Now I did experience fears and insecurities throughout my life ... Read more I Feel Privileged To Express This

Perception Is Everything

“Our perception can be one of mountains in our way when in reality they are only hills.”