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Recovery tells us, “I see you for who you are.”It doesn’t matter if we are wealthy or struggling, healthy or hurting, filled with fear, shame, or anxiety. Recovery doesn’t seek the rich and powerful—it seeks those of us who are in pain and able to hold our suffering with kindness or ease. Recovery says, “I […]

Our daily blogs remind us that Recovery is a personal journey of healing. We lean on God—or a Higher Power—and the teachings of the 12 Steps to guide us along the way. Isn’t it interesting how, when something we really want doesn’t work out, we try to force it anyway? That’s not spiritual acceptance—it’s struggle.

  During reflection this morning, the word obedience came to my heart. I also heard this same message at a retreat with my wife this past weekend. When I receive a spiritual message from two or three different places in a short time, I know it’s God’s way of tapping my shoulder to get my

How does our Recovery benefit from attending a weekly support group or regular therapy sessions? For some, it’s a reset—a way to return to our Recovery path. For others, it’s the accountability and healing that come through connection. When we commit to this journey, we gain wisdom and grow alongside others in Recovery. Many of

If you’re like me, you’ve had well-meaning friends say, “Don’t worry about anything.” But it’s hard not to worry, isn’t it? It feels like worrying is built into our human nature. So what can we do about it? Step Eleven reminds us that Recovery is not just an intention—it’s also an action. Through prayer, reflection,

Recovery is personal power. The grace we receive is enough for us, for power is made perfect in weakness. Many of us can easily see the flaws in others, yet we each have our own weaknesses, too. I know mine—irritability, selfishness, and not always making time for daily prayer. Recovery invites us to embrace these

Earlier today, I listened to a daily devotional by Bruce Downes, “The Catholic Guy.” His message spoke directly to those of us in Recovery. We all make plans for our lives—but do we include God in them? When we do, God may sometimes ask us to change direction. When I was in graduate school studying

Hope can feel fragile-like building a home with straw; in any moment it could be blown away, leaving us homeless. Actually, hope is more like a home built on top of a cement foundation. For the most part, we have confidence that the foundation will withstand any of nature’s circumstances. Hope that is entrenched in

When someone rings our doorbell and we go to see who it is, how do we greet them? Many of us might smile and say, “Come on in.” In life, when we focus only on what we lack, things can feel hopeless. The anxiety of not knowing what’s next, and the pain we can’t seem

Each week, I set aside twenty minutes a day to practice mindful meditation. I began this habit after my last major episode of depression. Last fall, I took a six-week seminar that taught me how to use these techniques in my daily life. Earlier this week, my coach focused on pain and suffering. She asked