Releasing what was never mine to control; Embracing what is mine to enjoy.
Daily Troubles and My Choices Today’s troubles are bizarre and wild. Yet, they aren’t unfamiliar. Today’s troubles are like a flashback to 1968. Back then, in 1968, the day’s troubles engulfed me, giving me ample excuses to drink and experiment
Today’s prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change – like people, places, and things. Some things I cannot change are in the past: the dumb and dangerous things I did; the things, real and
Some Good News I’m happy to pass along some good news. Serenity Vistas published info worth celebrating: Sober Celebrities. It is impressive to see how many talented, famous people enjoy their sobriety; how they have flourished in it, and are
I used to think that I would – could and should outgrow some griefs . . . and some I have. Although other times, I astonish myself with the slowness of the little grey cells! How slow a learner have
The person next to in the meeting smelled like alcohol – she was shaky and heavy-eyed, too, nodding off in the discussion of AA’s first tradition from the book, The Twelve and Twelve: Our common welfare should come first; personal
Be willing to listen . . . Judge Judy says put your listening ears on to litigants who are trying to talk over her, pleading their case. People told me to listen up, at meetings, because if I were
Reasons may abound for our not feeling the Holiday spirit yet. I am often the author of the HUMBUG that wafts through my brain by letting a few expectations morph into . . . demands. And I know better! (Falling
Saying a Grace Growing up, a grace we said before a meal was “For that which we are about to receive, make us truly grateful.” Of course, that seemed simple enough when I knew a plate of tasty food followed.
I wanted to get rid of the mental and emotional baggage that kept me from enjoying my drinking. But I had no tools. I really thought I could find an easier softer way to avoid the snares that had caught others