And now “the whole enchilada” organized by publication date
A Quiet Place in Bright Sunshine
“I have been given a quiet place in bright sunshine.” Bill W. Bill W., the founder of AA, was referring to the peace of mind and sense
The Gift of Gratitude
Gratitude is a quality commonly promoted by personal growth experts, spiritual leaders and addiction recovery programs. But is it a throw-away term that sounds nice but empty of
Resentment Rebound and Recovery
“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die” St Augustine. Interesting observation. However, resenting the hell out of someone can be satisfying, even
Compassion May Be Situational But Decency Is Not
"When the norm is decency, other virtues can thrive: integrity, honesty, compassion, kindness, and trust.” Raja Krishnamoorthi To begin with, let’s define our terms. What are compassion and
Emotional Sobriety – Not Just for Addicts
“Emotional sobriety can be defined as resiliency, wisdom and balance. It’s a metaphor of sorts for addicts who develop emotional intelligence over the course of their journeys in
Reclaiming Our Power through Healthy Boundaries
“Boundaries are to protect life, not to limit pleasures.” Edwin Louis Cole One of the best things we can do for ourselves and for the people in our