by Finding My Way | Finding My Way
As I talked with him, I could see that he was confused and scared. But he certainly seemed willing to take suggestions, so I was happy to share my experience, strength, and hope with him. As I began describing my early days of sobriety, I could see it in his...
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Grace. I thought I knew what that word meant. After all, I had heard it mentioned in that old hymn since I was a child. However, I can’t say I had even a nodding acquaintance with its meaning for many years. You see, as an alcoholic, most of my waking hours were spent...
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I have made many promises over my lifetime. Some were spoken out loud, given with conviction. Others were quiet—made in my head, in moments of clarity when I swore I would change. I promised my parents I would do better. I promised I would straighten out my life. I...
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In recovery circles it’s common to hear people speak of spiritual awakenings. This simply refers to a change in personality profound enough to make recovery from alcoholism possible—and I’ve seen that change show up in many different ways. For some, these are...
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It’s interesting what happens when I meditate on a single word. While most of the time I read something to meditate on—like a story in the Bible, or a single phrase of wisdom coming from the Master—at other times I take a principle, like kindness. I put it out on the...
