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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

Before age 50 I was concerned about outside appearances filled with guilt, shame, and sadness. When I share my story https://superhumanbeing.net/ people will say, “I never thought you had all that going on inside of you”. Why is Recovery so concerned about outside appearances? Why is it important we receive the strong words of our

Do we become wrapped up with the tiniest little things in our lives? My spouse did not clean up the kitchen after making their breakfast, my husband forgot to put the toilet lid down again, Sam neglected to clean his bedroom, or my co-worker did not fill the copy machine with paper. These little things

The message I have today is straightforward. Love our Recovery with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, with our strength, and love our neighbor. This makes up the 12-steps of Recovery and the foundation of the actions we submit accordingly. Love the journey of Recovery with everything we got. First,

There is a strong likelihood we have either thought something in our life is unfair or said it aloud to another person. I have said to my wife something like, “Why do I have a mental health condition it sucks and it’s not fair” Regardless of when we enter into Recovery we have an equal

Throughout September we have been recognizing Recovery and addiction, September is also Suicide Prevention month. I am using this last day of September to define stigma, its impact on us, and what we can do about it. Stigma is a complex of negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that lead to discrimination against us. I have

Our reflection passage for today is a bit challenging. It is more difficult for us to commit to a lifestyle of Recovery than it is for people to support our healing. We are asked to give up much to follow the Recovery steps. No one gives up shame, guilt, addiction, or pain for the sake

Who is the richest person I ever met? The answer is my late grandfather. He owned a supper club and shoe repair shop in our town of 900 people. When I was a boy I enjoyed walking three blocks from my home to his place of business. Behind the bar was a basket of candy

Last evening, bookstore owner Ann Vogl invited me to read from my book and facilitate a discussion about mental health challenges, addiction, and trauma https://dragontalebooks.store/. This invitation by Ann was her way of recognizing September as Suicide Prevention, Recovery, and Addiction Month. I am including a YouTube video of my presentation. Behind me is a

Why do we celebrate the Higher Power (God for me), Kings, and Queens in our present and past traditions? First, because of the virtue (behavior showing high moral standards) of being the best version of ourselves. Also, it shows those who rule and are in authority how they can use their authority for the common