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Appreciation

“As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America (1917-1963)

Conflict

“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” – Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India (1917-1984)

Persistence and Determination

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and [...]

Importance of Attitude in Recovery

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James, American psychologist and philosopher  

How to Know When You Are Ready to Be a Sponsor

When you first started going to 12-step group meetings, you probably were grateful just to be among people who understood what you were going through. It was enough to know that you had somewhere to go where no one would judge you, and you could feel at ease listening to the experiences of others. But [...]