A Tranquil Mind
“A tranquil mind is a prerequisite for good judgement . . .” introduces the 12 and 12’s chapter on the Ninth Step. Taking the ninth step requires good judgment — something I haven’t always used, even in recovery. The
STEP Four Musings in COVID
Every time I read through Step Four in the 12 &12 at a meeting, I kinda wind up thinking: “Oh, I could have done the last inventory better.” Deciphering the sidebar notes I scribble on the side — the counsel
The Best and Scariest Thing About a Mirror
Look in the mirror, an AA used to say, if you want to know what your problems are. The best thing about a mirror is seeing yourself as you are, and that can be the scariest thing, too! Step Six
Any Thing Worth Doing
When I read it, I did a double take: Anything worth doing the motto began, is worth doing poorly. Wait — What? I thought, if anything’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right! (The 4th Earl of Chesterfield) Reasons for Reluctance
Wi-Fi, Parachutes and Me
I don’t know how Wi-Fi works, but when it doesn’t, I freak. Well, not really. But,when the Wi-Fi won’t connect me to where I want to go . . . on the Internet . . . the already tight space
Step One: Defeated But Enjoying a Daily Reprieve
Celebrating then Taking Step One Right after celebrating an anniversary, reviewing Step One makes sense. So, opening my 12 & 12, I also see it is an annotated copy, filled with good stuff that I heard at the meetings –
Trusting God Enough to Trust Others
Trusting Trusting God enough to trust another human being with what we have come to understand about our hurts, habits and hang-ups is a once for all step if honesty is the power undergirding it. Hindsight showed me my initial
Another Question Worth Asking
A question worth asking, when you have completed the THIRD Step, is when do I take the Fourth Step. It’s also worth asking this question if you are stumbling through the maintenance Steps. When is it time to take another
Do You Have to Ask THAT Question?
The question drives me nuts when I hear it. Especially if, I am already in an angry tailspin when I hear it. What Step are you working? Will Rogers said people who fly off the handle rarely make a good