Is Anybody There?
Is anybody out there? Does anyone read this? Is the writer of this blog casting words into an oblivious void? Here is a poem about loneliness and isolation, courtesy of yours truly: Hardly movement much at all Standing water in the sink Imagined voices down the hall Wasting energy to blink A ponder after my […]
Laziness
Laziness It is useful to one’s growth and development to be given, at the start of step six, a list of character defects. It is even more useful, at the conclusion of the same step, to have formulated a list of contrary actions to counteract them. Unfortunately, there is a hazardous force which divorces one […]
Inspiration
The writer of this blog did at one time take heart in the notion that ‘laziness’ was a misnomer, a misdiagnosis; to be lazy was only and surely, it made such common sense, the outward appearance of paralytic anxiety. For indeed, anxiety can turn energy against itself and render it, by appearances, inert. However, if […]
Humiliation
There is a certain sort of person who prefers never to think of themselves as jealous. They might cop to envy, or admit that an aspect of someone else’s current circumstance is a goal they might one day like to achieve; but they will, in nearly every case, insist that the timing has not been […]
What If?
What if you had woken up this morning and walked out the front door naked, screaming bloody murder into the street? What if you had picked up the phone and called each of your loved ones, describing your sexual fantasies in increasingly vivid detail? What if you had driven your car into a crowd of […]
How are you feeling right now?
Are there any resentments amongst the feelings inside of you? Is one or more of them directed toward a person, walking around on the planet right now? What does it feel like? Does it feel like a nausea in your heart? In Latin, “sentire” means ‘to feel’. A ‘resentment’ then, might be understood as ‘a […]
The Interactive Guide to How Addiction Affects Relationships
Introduction: What is Addiction? Addiction is a chronic disease that impacts the brain. It is a complex condition with many components, including physical, psychological, and social factors. It is not just about drugs or alcohol. Many people become addicted to activities such as gambling, shopping, or sex. What Type of Relationships Are Most at Risk […]
Finding Your Higher Power
Have you found your higher power? Is it God, the ocean, or a doorknob? Or is it something else entirely? It is the opinion of the writer of this blog that the newcomer might very understandably feel nonplussed by the Big Book’s distinction between a God rooted in theological tradition, and a “higher power of […]
What’s Wrong with Alcoholics Anonymous?
The coffee in Alcoholics Anonymouse, it must be said, is uniformly terrible. Aside from this, one is hard-pressed to find its faults. Isn’t that exceptional? You might be inclined to levy accusations of bias, but let us look at it. This is not to say that the meetings of said group are not tedious, or […]
Why Sober Living is the Best Choice for Recovering Addicts
Why Sober Living is the Best Choice for Recovering Addicts Sober living homes are transitional residences that help recovering addicts adjust to life after rehab. When compared to other recovery options, such as sober apartments or group homes, sober living provides the best chance of maintaining sobriety. This is because it combines a safe and […]