# Recovery
the monopolistic god of irritable omnipresence , and you have the definition of God that people are usually referring to when they ask whether you believe God exists
Jason Kirk • WATCH GRID: Everything has always been new
I don’t keep my recovery close to my vest because I don’t believe it to be a thing I should be ashamed of. In fact, it is my greatest achievement, or as Jamie Lee Curtis says, “her greatest legacy.”
I fully believe that my sobriety reaches back in time and heals for my family what they could not heal. I believe my sobriety reaches back in time and... See more
I fully believe that my sobriety reaches back in time and heals for my family what they could not heal. I believe my sobriety reaches back in time and... See more
Kristen Crocker • Why I Recover Loudly
I think shame is completely and totally counterproductive when applied to alcoholics and addicts: It simply recreates one of the conditions that was a foundation for all of the drinking and using.
The Simple Question Posed by Step Three
I needed to quiet the constant voice in my head wondering why we still didn’t measure up, why we hadn’t accomplished more, why more people didn’t like us, why were we always so alone?
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"Mono means "thing," and aware (pronounced ah-wah-reh) translates to the sensitivity or gentle sadness about the transitory, ephemeral nature of life. It can also mean sensitivity toward things and the nature of life – something that is consciously recognized and accepted with a hint of melancholy or wistfulness."
Then it got more specific:
“This is... See more
Then it got more specific:
“This is... See more
The Small Bow • Last Call Forever, Maybe - The Small Bow
How could anyone ever tell you
You were anything less than beautiful
How could anyone ever tell you
You were less than whole
How could anyone fail to notice
That your loving is a miracle
How deeply you’re connected to my Soul...
You were anything less than beautiful
How could anyone ever tell you
You were less than whole
How could anyone fail to notice
That your loving is a miracle
How deeply you’re connected to my Soul...
Song Lyric Sunday: How Could Anyone Ever Tell You
If there’s a creator waiting for my arrival, I hope it’s holding a sign that says: “You Did Better Than You Think.”
How to Be Cool About Death
We were placed in the middle of adult dysfunction at a very young age. We learned it was our job to focus on others and make things better. We also learned that our needs and wants were not important. It became a habit we carried into adulthood that also kept us from looking at ourselves.
the fundamental work of the Steps, understanding ourselves and accepting ourselves in an honest and authentic way.