Gratitude is amazing; the results are good even when the source is bad. Here is a personal example of what I mean. On my way to my AA meeting, I stopped for a coffee. The customer ahead of me ordered three complicated cappuccinos and two flavoured lattes. It would take…

I was at an AA meeting in the south. Soldiers from the nearby Army base often attended. Soldiers bring an interesting perspective, as we saw that night. The meeting started, and we listened to a section of Joe and Charlie’s discussion of the Twelve Steps and our Program. On the…

On awakening, we think about the 24 hours ahead. Before we begin, we ask God “to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives.” Before considering the day, we clear the decks with this three-part prayer. The first part of the prayer, divorce…

“If my sober life was not a better life, I would go back to drinking.” “If I did not have fun sober, I would go back to drinking.” …

This season is the annual celebration of Christmas. This incredible story, mythical in its scope, has persisted for millennia, celebrated annually by millions. Christians around the world feel feelings of joy, happiness, and deep spiritual connectivity. Millions of Christians believe the birth of Jesus is the beginning of a spiritual…

“Anger and alcohol are more alike than I could have imagined.” That began a share at an AA meeting. Of course, anger is not bottled; it is an emotion. But it sure acts like something harvested, fermented, and distilled. I use them for the same problems, and they have the…

Don’t Think, Do It! A Recovery Perspective My mother had many two-sided sayings. For each one, there was a mirror image. “Haste makes waste” leaned against “a stitch in time saves nine.” …

The topic at the AA meeting was the value of meditation and how it helped us spiritually and practically, improving every aspect of our daily activities. …

Years ago, a friend showed me the difference between a change and an unveiling. It was a humorous story and is the theme of this week’s blog. …