Meditations on "Relationship"

D In early recovery our positive expectations for a life free from crippling dependencies is huge.

What does Jesus death have to do with us? Well, maybe nothing and maybe everything – the choice is ours.

Soft addictions are habits or behaviors we use to control distressing moods or thought patterns.

As our time increases in recovery one of the enemies we need to guard against is becoming complacent.

Every day of our lives, and especially when we come into recovery, we need the healing power of God to bring us to new life.

As we hear Tradition 2 read in each AA meeting, we are reminded that, “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience.

Hunger and thirst are basic human needs. When basic needs are not met it's difficult or impossible to give ourselves to other tasks.

Contentment in life does not come from trying to control someone so they will meet our needs, or by trying to please them so they will like us and make us feel secure.

Why does God bother with rebellious humankind? As we read stories in the Bible, we notice that the people of God are fickle.

Shame is a powerful emotion that repeatedly tells us we are worthless, unacceptable, unforgiveable, and have no place in a loving relationship.

How many times have we spoken before we thought and, as the saying goes, “put our foot in our mouth?

To become willing to follow God's ways every day is a challenge for us who are used to running our own lives.