When I began seriously working on my Recovery I had hope to improve the quality of my life. My initial steps were to find healing communities. These communities comprised a therapist, a psychiatrist, and a men’s group. As my Recovery progressed I found healing centers. One was a spirituality center. The second was a support […]

When I began my Recovery there were people with good intentions readily available to show me the way. Some people took me up to a high mountain and showed me all the tools I could use to heal. Some people wanted me to follow their advice blindly. Some said a particular approach would only cost

Shepherds have a critical role in caring for their sheep. When sheep leave the path they are moving along on or get lost it is the responsibility of the Shepherd to guide them back to their flock. When I offer support to people (Shepherd) utilizing the 12 steps it helps me guide people back into

What does revival mean from a secular perspective? A restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, and strength. If you are spiritual or Christian it refers to a spiritual reawakening from a state of dormancy or stagnation in the life of a believer. Revival invigorates and sometimes deepens a believer’s faith, opening his or her eyes to

The truth of the 12 steps is our faith, never mathematical or scientific certainties. At times, even for a minute doubt flirts across our mind. When I began Recovery I was obsessed with finding the best strategies, approaches, and ingredients to heal. I found some evidence-based techniques such as; cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy,

What happens when we make a big mistake in our lives? I believe there are two parts of us that we have to grapple with. The first are the comments of our culture and families. The second is the emotional turmoil inside our bodies. Let’s start with the first one. I confess I like to

Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout the month, it is my objective to do my part by actively participating in this national movement,

Recovery requires us to give up our liberty, and hold on past events causing us emotional turmoil, our whole will, all we have, and all we possess. Becoming fully present in our humanity we receive graces when we are born, we need to let go of who we have become due to past choices made

What tools and processes help you with Recovery? Recovery is unique for each one of us. I want to share with you some of my activities and beliefs. The 12 steps feed me and are found in the body of Christ. The steps are eternal and Christ is forever feeding me. I have not memorized

During my meditation time yesterday, I listened to a man who asked if we ever encountered a pool friend. I learned a pool friend is a person who comes over to the neighbor’s home with a towel in hand asking, “Can I use your pool?” In Recovery, we want deeper relationships with other people than