Meditations on "Dysfunction"

What a refreshing feeling it is to be free from the guilt of our addiction and dependencies.

L This is the season of the year when we prepare our hearts for the annual celebration of Christ’s birth.

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.