For many, the mainstay of recovery is meetings. Meetings provide support, inspiration and guidance. They have rescued the lives of millions of victims of addiction. Yet some resist meetings. They […]
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Recovery Rituals Those who are successful in their recovery have a suite of recovery practices that keep them “on track.” They put their willingness to change into intentional, disciplined daily […]
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People often enter recovery when they “wake up” to the pain of addiction. They see that addiction has not brought them happiness and fulfillment, but tenfold pain. In the midst […]
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The key to a long and happy life is effective pain management. The key to recovery is also effective pain management. In recovery, you renounce addicting as a way of […]
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Complacency is a false sense of safety when in danger. For victims of addiction, that danger is addiction. This danger varies from minimal to significant, depending on the type of addiction, […]
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“Holding anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” Gautama Buddha Resentments arise from failed […]
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Do you know your dark side? Your destructive thoughts, feelings, and actions? Do you know your character vulnerabilities? If so, you’re a step ahead of those who don’t. Some people […]
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It is easy for life to get in the way of recovery. Yet without recovery, you have nothing else. The stresses and demands of work and family often crowd out […]
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What is authenticity and how does it impact upon recovery? Authenticity refers to genuineness. When you are authentic, you are allowing yourself to be you. Authentic people are like young children. […]
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