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Tag Archives: twelve steps
Self-pity Revisted
First post in about 9 months…. must be something really on my mind, no? Self-pity… wow… what a sneaky, powerful enemy. One of the worst habits, and inhibitors of life, happiness, and success I have ever come across. In my … Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholics anonymous, alcoholism, celebrate recovery, fathers, mid-life, twelve steps
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Was Jesus’ first miracle a liquor run?
I read a book recently that cast a different light on not so much who Jesus was, but perhaps more “how” Jesus likely was. There was not dispute that Jesus was the Son of God and Messiah. The questioning was … Continue reading
Lying voices
I get tired of the lying voices in my head that speak a constant barrage of negativity. What keeps them alive is their longterm residency in my head, and sheer familiarity that made my listening to them a habit. Isn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholics anonymous, celebrate recovery, fathers, fear, husbands, mid-life, positive thinking, recovery, step 5, twelve steps
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Reaching out
I am in a place I haven’t known for about 10 years. A place of overwhelm with anxiety over some current circumstances. The last time I felt like this was when marriage #1 was falling apart and my now ex … Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholics anonymous, business setback, celebrate recovery, fathers, husbands, mid-life, recovery, twelve steps
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My heart broke and I cant get him off my mind…
Has it really been 5 months since I last posted? How time flies… it has been a busy year. I was moved so deeply tonight and I can’t shake it. I haven’t blogged in a long time but it had … Continue reading
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Tagged acoa, al-anon, alcoholics anonymous, celebrate recovery, christianity, fathers, husbands, step-parenting, twelve steps
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Goodbye George Jones
I learned today of the passing away of George Jones on April 26th, 2013. I had known of him for many years and in recent years become a fan. ‘Why’? I wonder. Perhaps because he is widely documented as an … Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholics anonymous, celebrate recovery, George Jones, grace, personal growth, twelve steps
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Foul Language & Profanity
Foul Language & Profanity. Great post that really resonates to me regarding the use of profanity including in AA meetings. Also available on podcast…. just cruise the http://www.sponsortosponsor.com site. Ciao. Chaz
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Tagged aa, fathers, husbands, twelve steps
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Life Lessons from my staple-remover…
My staple-remover went missing at work the other day. One I had had for years and came to rely on. It also had sentimental value. You may be wondering why a post on such a trivial matter. Well, isn’t life … Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholics anonymous, celebrate recovery, fathers, husbands, mid-life, second marriage, small stuff, starting over, twelve steps
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Do it scared, do it hurt… again.
I have posted on this subject before. It is relevant in my life again, but perhaps at a healthier level. I have grown in my ability to press past fear and pain, and just do things anyway. Do them while … Continue reading
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Tagged al-anon, blended family, celebrate recovery, cymbalta, depression, fathers, husbands, mid-life, second marriage, starting over, twelve steps
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The Pentecostal Funeral
I attended a funeral last week. An amazing man… long, long life…. survived trials in family, business, health… yet never wavered from his faith. Even years ago when his wife died mere weeks after diagnosis, leaving him with 3 young … Continue reading
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