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#75HARD – My Journey Through #LiveHARD I took up the #75HARD challenge to go to war with myself. This may sound absurd considering the spiritual way of life that I live and teach. Apart from my 19 years in recovery from alcoholism and addiction which requires the action of rigorous honesty, developing a manner ofContinue reading “#75HARD – Winning The internal War”

Addiction – The Destruction of Everything Good in Life Very slowly an uncontrollable feeling of dread and loss of control slowly descends upon the family. What once was a happy and functional group, gradually begins to break down in the impending great cover up operation of secrets, lies and deceit. This leads to an emotional,Continue reading “The Descent Into Addiction”

The problem of the addict centers in his mind. Feeding The Dark Wolf I have this internal condition that condemns me to seek approval from others every day of my life. It is a never ending internal dialogue of desperate need to be accepted, liked and loved for who I am. Yet I have noContinue reading “The Problem Of The Addict Centers In His Mind.”

 It is not the first drink that gets you drunk, it is the thought that “its okay to have the first drink” that gets you drunk. Understanding The Primary Disorder Called Alcoholism “The alcoholic suffers from an obsession of the mind that condemns him to drink against his will” – Dr William Silkworth Alcoholism PartContinue reading “It Is Not The First Drink That Gets You Drunk!”

Maintaining and Growing Emotional Sobriety I used to think spirituality was the way of weakness I now know that it is the way of courage and strength Step 11 – Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of his will and the power to carry thatContinue reading “Maintaining and Growing Emotional Sobriety”

The Fatal Malady Of Addiction Below is a description of the restless, irritable and discontent condition of the alcoholic/addict once in a state of abstinence from alcohol or drugs. In other words this is what happens in the mind of a sick, suffering and untreated alcoholic/addict once he stops drinking or using drugs: Although IContinue reading “Fatal Malady Of Addiction”

The Journey Into The Woods Of Addiction Very slowly an uncontrollable feeling of dread and loss of control slowly descends upon the family. What once was a happy and functional group, gradually begins to break down in the impending great cover up operation of secrets, lies and deceit. This leads to an emotional, psychological andContinue reading “To The Families Of An Addict”

Carry This Message  I used to expect reward for helping others – I now live a life of serving others whilst expecting nothing in return. It is by giving that we receive. Step 12 – Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of working these steps, we tried to carry this message to the alcoholicContinue reading “The Antidote To Addiction – Take Care Of Others and God Takes Care Of Us.”

Forming and Staying In The Habit of Emotional Sobriety I used to think spirituality was the way of weakness I now know that it is the way of courage and strength Step 11 – Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of his will and theContinue reading “Forming and Staying In The Habit of Emotional Sobriety”