What am I feeling right now? Church was good: one of the ladies who shared her testimony was the former spouse if a porn addict and then married a recovering drug addict. Unfortunately I didn’t get to hear the whole thing because J felt sick so I took him out and he puked in the […]
How to Be a Sponsor in the Addiction Recovery Program
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about sponsorship and how to help both myself and my sponsees continue working recovery after they’ve finished the steps for the first time, AND how to help those who aren’t in 90-Day ARP get started and on a schedule of recovery and working the steps. I had a good […]
Effective Sponsorship and Self-Assessment
Although I didn’t get up as early as I wanted to today, I am up and have been reviewing comments and replying to sponsees about their check-ins. To me, nightly check-in’s have to be a new normal and a lifetime event. If I want Becky to feel safe, if I want to be making progress […]
Discussion: When Do I Work the Next Step?
This discussion topic about working the steps is from one of our friends in recovery, Jared. Thanks to Jared for contributing to the group discussion and for the time he put into collecting his thoughts about recovery. If you’re interested in sharing a discussion topic, please reach out to me here. How do I know when I’m ready […]
Getting Back Into Positive Routines and Rituals
I’m back! It was a fun week at Timberline but I’m ready to be back in the swing of things. Honestly, while I was there, I didn’t worry too much about work or getting things done related to work. But today I feel the stress and anxiety of getting caught up on all the stuff […]
How Can I Consecrate My Talents For Good?
Consecrate my talents for good…what does that really mean? I know in the Church we’re encouraged to share our talents and help spread the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but how does the law of consecration apply to working Step 12 in the addiction recovery program? Does the law of consecration apply to […]
Discussion: What Does “Wisdom to Know the Difference” Actually Look Like?
This discussion topic about serenity is from one of our friends in recovery, JR. Thanks to JR for contributing to the group discussion and for the time he put into collecting his thoughts about recovery. If you’re interested in sharing a discussion topic, please reach out to me here. Have you ever asked yourself, “So, what ARE […]
Dealing with Opposition in All Things
What do I need to study today? I’m feeling anxious. I’m feeling fearful. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. I’m feeling frustrated with a client. I’m feeling behind schedule with some projects. I saw an article this morning about 3 powerful practices to do to make business a success. I’m going to review it and see […]
Quick Post – Surrendering Feelings
I’m feeling a bit frustrated right now: I just got off a call with a client for HS who apparently thought we were with another company and she has double booked us for Monday. She’d given us a downpayment on Wednesday too and now is hoping to cancel. I know the right thing to do […]
Avoiding Self-Pity Mode When I’m Physically Sick
I feel crappy – both yesterday and today. I have a head cold: stuffy nose, lots of snot, headache, etc. The thing that concerns me right now is that I don’t want to live in “self-pity.” I know, in the past, Becky has pointed out how she feels I’m in self-pity when I’m sick – […]
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