Learning that I am lovable and worthy was a huge part of my ability to maintain my sobriety. The warring thoughts in my head, the …
Self Reliance and "Otheration" – What Is The Middle Ground? Read More »
Why do I try to boss others around, control outcomes and manage all variables when I feel like I am empty and have nothing to …
Being Bossy While Feeling Like I Have Nothing To Offer Read More »
Poetry can be a concise, precise way of incising a kernel of truth. The essence of poetry is available in song, in puns and jokes, …
What Does Poetry Have To Do With Recovery? Read More »
We all know the story- Goldilocks finds her way into the Three Bears’ home ( a little trespass and B&E is overlooked here), and she …
Finding the Goldilocks Way Read More »
I have recently discovered the “more” there is for me to learn. I have done my steps. I have gone through them a few times …
The Discomfort Of Learning More Read More »
I practice yoga. I practice yoga from the inside out. I know I am not my body. But apparently I am deeply rooted in my appearance. I …
True Confessions of A Wrinkly Neck Read More »
“THIS is what I am doing now” is my intention. I woke up with a mind full of memories, of things to do, of things, …
THIS Is What I Am Doing Now Read More »
It happens every time. I get sick, I resist, I push, I over-do, then I feel worse. The same brain that has the knowledge; the …
Being Sick is NOT Being Hungover – Forgive Yourself Read More »
When can we pause and let the brain breathe? The opportunites for wool gathering are fewer and farther between. When we have a break we fill it, …
The Lost Art of Spacing Out Read More »
I love recovery meetings. I have been to thousands and I learn something new each time. This last weekend was no exception: first person called …
Defiance => Compliance => Reliance Read More »
Embrace Change! Why not? You can’t prevent it. You can’t force it. You can’t stop it or make it happen. It just does what it …
Embrace Change or Just Be Host? Read More »
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My sponsor passed away last year. This was after more than two years of struggling, in and out of hospital, in and out of decreasing states …
Having a Sponsor: Three Decades Into Recovery Read More »
As I grew in my recovery my needs for sponsorship changed. I had moved from the day-to-day advise about how to “get up, suit up …
Having a Sponsor- the "Middle Years" Read More »
What Is Sponsorship? Why do Twelve Step programs suggest having a sponsor and what is our relationship with a sponsor (mentor, teacher, guide, or all?) …
Having a Sponsor – Early Recovery Read More »
“I want to be there for you.” “Sure I can do that, no problem.” “I can get this some other time, what can I do for …
The Spiritual Practice of Saying "No" Read More »
Years apart two questions converge. Many years ago at teacher training we were asked what we thought yoga was and how often we should practice. …
What Is Yoga? Read More »
Last year I was invited to send my story into Heroes In Recovery. I was reluctant. Again with the ego; “I am not young so my story won’t …
Heroes in Recovery Read More »
Addiction: a cancer in society. Without long term support it will decimate us. A very dear friend of mine is recovered from a year long …
The Deadly Price of Anonymity- Celebrate Recovery Read More »
HOW DO YOU TREAT YOURSELF? THIS IS AN EXAMPLE TO OTHERS I never really thought of it this way- if I put myself last, I …
Treat yourself as you treat others! Read More »
