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Courage in Recovery

"Sometimes even to live is an act of courage." – Seneca, Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman and dramatist (ca. 4 BC – 65 AD) Courage is something that most of us in recovery long ago learned to value. When we see courage displayed by others, we are often in awe, wondering where in the world they [...]

Live Life to the Fullest in Recovery

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." – Indian proverb Ever wonder why life seems to be stale, boring and without much interest? When we are in recovery, while we may at first be so focused on doing [...]

Getting Past Barriers of the Mind

"Men are not prisoners of fate, but prisoners of their own mind." – Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known by his initials "FDR," the 32nd President of the United States, best known as the President who led the United States through World War II (1882-1945) We can lament our fate, believing that we are destined to [...]

Thoughts on Why Perseverance Pays Off

"Victory belongs to the most persevering." – Napoleon Bonaparte, French emperor and military genius (1769-1821) Whatever your view of Napoleon Bonaparte may be – if you ever gave it much thought – the fact is that the man was a military genius. Yes, he had his shortcomings, literally, since he was reportedly of small stature. [...]

Thoughts on Taking Risks in Recovery

"I believe that one of life’s greatest risks is never daring to risk." – Oprah Winfrey, American television host, actress, producer, and philanthropist (born Orpah Gail Winfrey, 1954) When we first decided to embrace recovery, we certainly had no idea the magnitude of the journey we were about to undertake. Sure, we may have had [...]