Meditations on "Relationship"

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

We have all been hurt and let down by others. It’s simply a part of being around humans.

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

The book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings for us to learn and put into practice.

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.