Meditations on "Dysfunction"

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

Sometimes we choose not to bless someone because we judge them as unworthy.

Many of us lost our true identity because we grew up in dysfunctional families and were forced to assume survival roles.

Anger in our society is rampant. Most of us have a hard time dealing with anger.

To live with wisdom in recovery requires humility.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

Some of us slid into destructive and addictive lifestyles out of a desire to have friends and companions that made us feel like we belong.

For some of us, coming into recovery has opened our eyes to the beauty of creation.

A famous philosopher (Aristotle) once said, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Fear is a disturbing emotion which is triggered by the expectation that something unpleasant is about to happen.

To live with wisdom in recovery requires humility. We need to acknowledge, “I don’t really know what is best for me but I’m willing to try new ways and learn from the experience of others.

Many of us have been in the company of others who think they know everything but when they open their mouths not much wisdom comes out.