Meditations on "Relationship"

In “How It Works” we read and hear the following words read regularly at meetings: Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.

Some of us slid into destructive and addictive lifestyles out of a desire to belong and have friends.

Many of the events in our lives that contributed to us becoming dependent on substances or unhealthy relationships were traumatic and caused us to retreat into hiding.

When we admitted that our lives had become unmanageable, many of us entered into detox and then treatment programs where we found support Each day we grew stronger.

Just for today I will seek to serve others with kindness, doing what is right, and walking humbly with God.

Of all the four seasons of the year, spring seems to describe our new life in recovery the best.

Whether in Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, Tradition Three highlights that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking or using.

Our life in addiction was shaped by a controlling relationship with a destructive substance, a habit, a person – or a combination of these.

Seasons change. The temperature warms up. The grass begins to grow again.

The book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings we do well to learn and put into practice.

It is God’s desire that we walk safely and securely in the conscious awareness of His great love and care for us.

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.