Monday, December 31st, 2018
Don’t Just Say “I Love You,” Show It
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. Telling a person that you love them is nice, but actions speak much louder than words. That said, you needn’t...
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Monday, November 19th, 2018Forgiving Ourselves
As we make amends we continually confront the issue of forgiveness—of others and ourselves. As we work the steps of our recovery, the topic of forgiveness will inevitably come...Read More
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018Step Ten: The Spot-Check Version
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Step Ten is usually done at the end of each day and on an as-needed basis. The as-needed, spot-check version...Read More
Wednesday, October 10th, 2018Step Ten: Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Step Ten is the logical culmination of the previous nine steps. The first nine steps are about stopping the bleeding of...Read More
Monday, September 17th, 2018Step Nine: Scary but Necessary
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and make amends for them. Step Nine says that as part of our recovery we should make direct...Read More
Monday, September 10th, 2018Step Nine: More Than Just Saying “I’m Sorry”
To make a mistake is an error in judgment. To adhere to it when it’s discovered is a flaw of character. Step Nine says that as part of our...Read More
Monday, September 3rd, 2018Step Nine: Proceed with Caution
With Step Nine, discretion is the better part of valor. Step Nine says that as part of our recovery we should make direct amends to people we have harmed...Read More- Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
Step Eight: Finding the Willingness to Make Amends
The willingness to do creates the ability to do. For many recovering addicts the second half of step eight—becoming willing to make amends—is incredibly difficult. Sometimes we struggle for...Read More - Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018
Step Eight: It’s for You, Not Them
The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive. For many recovering addicts the second half of step eight—becoming willing to make amends—is incredibly difficult. And when you...Read More