I recently read an article about a “Recovery High School,” where students get their high school diploma while they learn to live a sober life. In this school students are required to take classes on the 12 Steps to graduate. I find this idea fascinating. I wonder if my life may have turned out differentlyContinue reading “12 Steps – Part 2”
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Darkness
Recently one of my grandsons came to spend the night with me for the first time since I moved. He is five. Being a good papaw, I let him stay up later than mommy and daddy do. He fell asleep just before a line of strong thunder storms rolled through. My daughter texted me toContinue reading “Darkness”
Appreciation
If you’re sober right now I’m glad you’re standing and I am proud of you. There were days early in my recovery when I was measuring my sobriety by how many minutes I had been awake. I’m guessing some of you have experienced those days. Maybe you’re living one now. I’d like to suggest thatContinue reading “Appreciation”
Living Life
Some of you that follow my blog or know me personally know that I have experienced a few events that I fondly refer to as “moments of extreme temporary stupidity”. I first heard that phrase directed at some things I had done as I was being sentenced to two years in prison. The truth is,Continue reading “Living Life”
Five Points
Recently I was drinking coffee and talking with my friend, Ryan Speight and he was telling me about a new business he is getting off the ground called Five Points Navigation. Ryan has a military background and an exercise he participated in there involved a compass, maybe a map, and a destination. Based on that,Continue reading “Five Points”
Honesty
Step one of AA’s twelve steps says that “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable.”The principle behind this step is honesty. Being honest with ourselves. I didn’t understand this my first time through the steps. In fact, I think I chose to ignore this step while attempting toContinue reading “Honesty”
Expectation
Expectation. All of us have experienced it. I’m sitting in the coffee shop where I usually write my blog. I’ve been coming here for years and people here know me. When I walk through the door I’m usually greeted with, “Hey Ron!” Often, before I reach the counter, they are getting my cup ready andContinue reading “Expectation”
How long?
Early in my recovery I remember asking my parole officer how long I would have to attend meetings. She answered with a question, “Do you intend just to satisfy the DOC or do you intend to stay sober?”I still remember how bad that pissed me off. I attended meetings every week but only because ifContinue reading “How long?”
After The Holidays
Some of us have just come through our first holiday season without a relapse. I’m so proud of you. This is such a big deal. Any season, any day, any hour or minute sober is something to celebrate. The holiday season seems to be the toughest time of year for many people and there areContinue reading “After The Holidays”
Does Anyone See Me?
There’s a podcast I listen to called The Place We Find Ourselves with Adam Young. Recently he mentioned three questions. Does anyone see me? Does anyone hear me. Can anyone help me? He called these questions of attunement and said these are questions we are all asking. I have a new granddaughter. She’s three monthsContinue reading “Does Anyone See Me?”