There are a few questions on my mind right now and I don’t have much time to write, but I want to make sure I make time for study and connection before working on my presentation for today. Last night Beck and I read Alma 24. This is the chapter where the Anti-Nephi-Lehi’s bury their […]
Discussion: What Does Quality Sponsorship Really Look Like?
Sponsorship in addiction – what does that really mean and how does it work? The discussion topic today is targeted more towards sponsors, but my hope is that it can also help sponsees or those that don’t have a sponsor yet. This “must” from The Big Book about sponsorship and recovery is something to consider: […]
Doing a Step 10 Inventory One Day at a Time
I feel like doing a Step 10 Inventory right now. I don’t know if I feel off or not, but I am just going to write out feelings. I feel a bit overwhelmed. I feel some sexual drive. I don’t want this drive to turn into selfishness. I don’t want to have any expectations. I […]
Setting Priorities in Recovery
What do I need to study today? What’s on my mind? How do I succeed in setting priorities in recovery based on what God wants me to do? That’s one topic that’s on my mind. Questions that are on my mind right now: What does God want me to be doing today, in this very moment? […]
Negative Emotions & How to Deal with Them
One of the talks that Becky and I have discussed a little before, or at least that she has read, is from President Eyring titled “Where is the Pavilion?” As I’ve been thinking about negative emotions & how to deal with them, this talk came back into memory, and I wanted to study it more. Becky […]
53 Must’s to Live in Real Recovery from Addiction
Last week I shared 50 Must’s to Live in Real Recovery from Addiction, part of an article shared by Steven in one of his comments about working the 12 Steps of Recovery. Today I wanted to share the other 53 musts, as found in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. These “musts” are specific instructions […]
Discussion: What is progressive victory over lust?
In the White Book of SA, it says, …lust is the driving force behind our sexual acting out, and true sobriety includes progressive victory over lust. (p. 4) What does progressive victory over lust mean? I’ve had this question, and I’ve talked with others in recovery meetings who have the same question. The word progressive means […]
Where am I today in the connection process?
Where am I today in the connection process? Do I feel connected? If so, with who? If not, why? Honestly, I haven’t felt really connected with anyone for a few days I don’t think. I’ve tried to study and write, but at times I feel I’m studying and writing for others and not for me […]
How Long Does Addiction Recovery Take?
This was part of a comment from Steven C that we converted into it’s own post. Thanks, Steven, for all your input. By David Sack, M.D. When a patient discovers that they have an illness, one of their first questions is, “How long until I get better?” In the field of addiction treatment, there is […]
What Am I Learning About Myself Today?
The title of this post was a question Becky ask me. She said if I can tell her one thing I’m learning about myself today, it will help her feel more safe. The last couple days have been stressful with the whole proposal I’d been working on for the U. I didn’t realize it, but […]
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