Uncategorized

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery is about balance. The real power of the 12 Steps comes from holding two truths at the same time. When we are strong, we remember how little we can do on our own. When we are struggling, we remember […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Christianity has brought healing to people for many years. Before becoming a priest, Bob Dufford felt anxious. He wondered where he would serve and if he was ready for his calling. This may sound familiar to many of us in

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When we keep a humble and open heart in the light of Recovery, we can also learn to trust during times of darkness. There are moments when we feel tired and unsure, even worn down by life. But these moments

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. How do we know we are fully taking part in our Recovery program? We know when we welcome the gift of healing. Our souls feel connected to Recovery with clarity and joy. We feel the strength of faith, hope, and

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery begins with vulnerability, the unraveling of blind spots, and the management of our emotions without being overwhelmed. As we grow in stability, we release pride, ego, and old defense mechanisms. Then we become curious without shame. We notice patterns

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. I am Catholic. Today, I went to Mass, met with my spiritual director, and spent time alone thinking about my Lenten journey. Lent is a 40-day season that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends before Holy Thursday. It is a

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. You may wonder how to use the encouragement from a Daily Devotional. I hope The Daily Devotional: 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery becomes a gentle conversation between us and Recovery itself. We can use this Devotional in different ways: Start

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Self-awareness is very important in Recovery. There are three kinds: psychological, moral, and spiritual. Each one helps us understand ourselves and guides how we live each day. These are not things others can see on the outside. They happen within

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When we feel calm in our mind, heart, and spirit, it is a time to plan how we will care for ourselves when suffering returns. So we ask: how will we cope when we feel overwhelmed? Those of us who

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery is full of potholes and a traffic jam or two. But when we stay on the road of Recovery, we can better manage our symptoms. We also grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. There are times in our lives when