LOVE – MY SILENT KILLER

Depression fueled by the negative thinking of self, the constant thought that I’m not good enough, that ill never be good enough for anyone. I love so hard, but I can’t love myself. Why? Why do I hate myself so much? Why do I fight a compliment? Why am I blinded by this sadness thatContinue reading “LOVE – MY SILENT KILLER”

JUNE 8TH – FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Doing the right thing is hard till you start doing the right thing without thinking about it; that shit hits different.-Joshua Bridges It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinions; it is easy in solitude to live after your own, but the great man is he who in the midst ofContinue reading “JUNE 8TH – FOOD FOR THOUGHT”

ONE DAY AT A TIME IN AL-ANON JUNE 7TH

Suppose, in taking a break from my whirling thoughts, I settle down quietly to think about the word “courtesy.” It means far more than mere politeness; you can be polite without an iota of personal love, warm concern for the other person’s comfort, peace of mind, and well-being. Even giving directions to a confused strangerContinue reading “ONE DAY AT A TIME IN AL-ANON JUNE 7TH”

 Grief Lasts Longer Than Expected

Grief’s unexpected turns will throw you again and again. You may feel that for every step forward, you take at least one step back. The grieving process generally takes longer than you ever imagined. Please don’t rush this process. Remember, what you are feeling is not only normal; it is necessary. “It’s been seven years,Continue reading ” Grief Lasts Longer Than Expected”

Pain and Progress

“Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain.”<< << << >> >> >>Someone once remarked that pain is the touchstone of spiritual progress. How heartily we A.A.’s can agree with him,Continue reading “Pain and Progress”

12 STEPS

At Ann’s insistence, the nagging wife, Dr. Bob, agreed to go to the Seiberling Estate that Mother’s Day afternoon to meet this character from New York, but she had to promise that they would stay no longer than fifteen minutes. When they met at the Gatehouse, Bill looked at Dr. Bob, who was perspiring, shakingContinue reading “12 STEPS”

JUNE 3RD- FOOD FOR THOUGHT

“Good intentions are only good if doing good was the intention. To many times do people say they did something out of good intentions, but in reality it was to benefit themselves”-Joshua Bridges The purpose of life is not to win. The purpose of life is to grow and to share. When you come toContinue reading “JUNE 3RD- FOOD FOR THOUGHT”