Hostage Taking
Even though I was 18 months sober I still had so much to learn and grow through. I tried to recognize and overcome my selfishness and self-centeredness.
Radically Accepting Powerlessness— Step 1
When we lose ourselves in trying to change someone else’s behavior, or manipulate circumstances, or obsess over fixing any particular situation, we will no longer have time for the things we can do to better any situation.
Episode #169 – Tuesday The Fix: Step 3 Welcome to Willingness
Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May God bless you and keep you – until then.
Episode #168 – Friday The Checkup: Stop the Digging
Most people who are without hope will not admit how hopeless they are. When you are in a hole and you want to get out the first rule is to stop digging.
Nothing to Negotiate
One of the terms that is frequently used in various forms of recovery is the term “bottom “. A person who admits they are at the bottom would not seem to have anything left. If that person feels they do not have anything left than what lets them think they have a position to negotiate from. Negotiation is left to those who have something to offer.