Larry Winter

I am using today’s space to give you an update on what is going on in my life. In a previous post, I shared with you my father agreeing to enter an assisted living home. His physical health makes it difficult to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, walking, preparing meals, laundry, and

I am thinking about what to say to you today. Committing to a life of Recovery is a special calling. We can demonstrate our efforts to heal in a wide variety of ways. This may include connections with people in Recovery, therapists, doctors, exercise, mindfulness, and others we find helpful. Did you know once we

The spiritual presence of Recovery calls us to repentance and conversion and uses our hearts to heal. The support groups I participate in provide an opportunity to form a solid foundation because my brothers and sisters are nonjudgmental, show compassion, and extend mercy. Repentance and conversion are not something we do on our own but

Today’s reflection continues to reveal the healing power of the 12-steps through us. Beginning with us and then moving to all who come to us in faith. When I read the 12-steps their simplicity strikes me—the fact of healing myself and witnessing it with my brothers and sisters in Recovery. A person I know through

Do we believe that we are called to Recover and heal? When we contemplate healing it is like spending days in the wilderness easing ourselves into a journey of Recovery. The first action is to look at ourselves with compassion, what our journey will be, and look deeply to find the messages we hold about

Welcome to Monday. On Friday I had the opportunity to visit a dear friend. It has been several years since we had seen each other. He rents a place in Gays Mills, Wisconsin surrounded by several acres of land. We went on a long walk and discussed family, religion, and politics. He and I share

There will be no blog post on Friday, October 11, 2024. I will be on the road to see one of my mentors, whom I have known for about 40 years. I will return with a new blog post on Monday, October 14, 2024. Certain tales and stories get connected to us throughout our lives.

Have you ever thought less of yourself? I know I have fed the wolf way too many times. Recovery teaches us not to think less of ourselves than the strength of the 12-Steps. Do not fear what Recovery can do through us when we strive to heal our lives. We are given talents. Sometimes we

I am reading a book titled, “Imperfect” by Brene’ Brown. While reading this book, I think of her journey to help us realize the gifts of imperfection. This book has sold over 3 million copies and it covers the gest of what Recovery life is all about. Her work has brought more people to know

Bill Wilson (Bill W) and Dr. Robert Smith (Dr. Bob) are credited with creating the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Colleen Spaeth and I did an adaptation of the 12 Steps allowing us to align with Recovery. Both these men had a great calling. They prepared our hearts and minds to receive the gift