Meditations on "Truth"

Control issues are widespread in addiction and are a problem for both the addict and for those who care about them.

There is no more tiring way of life than living as a phony.

We lost our way. That is an obvious fact. We fell into addictive and destructive lifestyles.

If asked, how many people we encounter daily would say we have the quality of being agreeable?

One of the coping mechanisms many of us use when dealing with low self-esteem and the humiliation of our past failures is the mask of arrogance.

Life has its ups and downs and doesn’t always treat us fairly.

Those of us who just like doing familiar things that appeal to us will find it a challenge to be willing to live in the ways of God.

What is loyalty? Someone who is loyal is dependable and will do what they have committed to.

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

God invites us to a life of gentleness where we honour truth, respect the dignity of everyone, including ourselves, and delight in the joy and wonder of each new day.

In the Bible Jesus told a story about a father and two sons.

At various times on our recovery journey we are asked to take personal inventory.