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Many Paths to Recovery

"There are many trails up the mountain, but in time they all reach the top." – Anya Seton, the pen name of Ann Seton, American author of historical romances (1904-1990) One of the early lessons those of us new to recovery should quickly learn is that rigidity in our beliefs and our plans of action [...]

A Light Look at Motivation

"People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily." – Zig Ziglar, American author, salesman and motivational speaker (born 1926) When others recommend that we keep ourselves motivated in order to keep making progress toward our goals, why is it that we often take that as [...]

Multifaceted Change

"If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain." – Maya Angelou, Pulitzer Prize nominated poet, author, historian, actress, playwright, political activist (born 1928) We often hear about change in recovery. What a difference our lives will be like because of all the changes, the opportunity to [...]

Thoughts on Courage in Recovery

"Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace, the soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things." – Amelia Earhart, noted American aviation pioneer and author, was the first woman to receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, [...]

Revisiting The Doctor’s Opinion

For those who are not familiar with the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Doctor’s Opinion was first published in the first edition of the book.  Here is one of the more striking passages, one that many alcoholics find gives them their first understanding that they are not alone: Men and women drink essentially because [...]