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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-21-2014, 11:36 AM
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February 28 The Wisdom to Know the...

February 28

The Wisdom to Know the Difference

Guilt can be healthy or unhealthy. In the Serenity Prayer, we ask for the wisdom to know the difference. Guilt feelings from actually having done...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-21-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 27 The Insanity of Modern Society ...

February 27

The Insanity of Modern Society

Our single greatest enemy may be impatience. People recovering from chemical dependencies are highly vulnerable to the insanity of modern...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-21-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 26 Spirituality, Humanity, and...

February 26

Spirituality, Humanity, and Freedom

Animals cannot make a conscious decision to abstain from anything. Humans have the capacity to be masters of their urges -- and this capacity is...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-21-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 25 Childhood Sexual Abuse ...

February 25

Childhood Sexual Abuse

Although adult women understand they were helpless when they were abused in childhood, this does not eradicate feelings of shame they may bear, because...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-21-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 24 New Pressures on Women ...

February 24

New Pressures on Women

There are special emotional issues faced by addicted women. Greater numbers of women entering business and the professions may feel awkward and under great...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-21-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 23 Women In Recovery While...

February 23

Women In Recovery

While addiction is a disease that does not discriminate, it is different in men and women. There are physical differences in chemical action, and great differences...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-21-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 22 Impatience Can Be Dangerous ...

February 22

Impatience Can Be Dangerous

Don't dismiss the slogan Time takes time. We have become accustomed to expecting things to happen fast, and the faster the better. The greatest threat to...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-20-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 21 Even Legal Drugs Are Treacherous...

February 21

Even Legal Drugs Are Treacherous

All mood-altering drugs are potentially addictive. Even drugs prescribed by doctors can be addictive. People who have discontinued regular use of...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-19-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 20 The Challenge of Self-Discovery ...

February 20

The Challenge of Self-Discovery

The requirement of the Fourth Step to Make a fearless moral inventory indicates there is something frightening about this step. It is not the...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-18-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 19 Self-Awareness vs....

February 19

Self-Awareness vs. Self-Deception

The Twelve Steps are in proper sequence. One man complained he relapsed in spite of working a diligent AA program. Analysis revealed that although...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-17-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 18 Learn to Let Go Sometimes...

February 18

Learn to Let Go

Sometimes one partner in a relationship rejects the other, but the other fights to keep the relationship going. What the rejected partner may feel is pain of...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-16-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 17 The Dangers of Codependency ...

February 17

The Dangers of Codependency

If we wish to help others, we must meet our own essential needs first. People who are codependent often violate this rule. They believe by self-sacrifice...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-15-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 16 Learning to Pray Prayer is...

February 16

Learning to Pray

Prayer is an important component of recovery. We begin each day by praying for another day of sobriety, and ask God for serenity, courage, and wisdom. Some complain...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-14-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 15 Paranoia Sometimes we...

February 15

Paranoia

Sometimes we misinterpret other's actions. Suppose as you enter a room, someone walks out. He may be leaving to make a call. But you may think, He is leaving because he...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-13-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 14 Celebrating Sobriety One...

February 14

Celebrating Sobriety

One recovering person celebrated his 17th anniversary by taking a trip to the Holy Land. He wrote: I am at peace with myself. How different it is from that...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-12-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 13 The Miracle of Recovery ...

February 13

The Miracle of Recovery

Sobriety is indeed a miracle. It is remarkable people can give up the chemicals that have been the only thing that made life tolerable for them. When people...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-11-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 12 Find Your Inner Voice In...

February 12

Find Your Inner Voice

In recovery, we should be guided by our inner voice. But what about the inner voice that used to say, One drink won't hurt you. How are we to distinguish...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-10-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 11 Pray Every Day A verse in...

February 11

Pray Every Day

A verse in the Book of Proverbs states: All the days of the poor are wretched, but if he has a good heart, his meal is always festive. The person who must look to God...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-09-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 10 Setback or Opportunity? A...

February 10

Setback or Opportunity?

A wise man said, Whenever you fall, try to pick something up. The common reaction to a fall is to express anger, get up, and brush oneself off. This may be a...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-08-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 9 Live in the Present Almost...

February 9

Live in the Present

Almost every alcoholic I know has been remorseful following drinking, and has vowed never to drink again, but does it anyway. A wise man can see the present....
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-07-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 8 How to Take a Compliment Why...

February 8

How to Take a Compliment

Why should a pleasant comment be rejected? Addicts may be irritated by compliments, and behave in a manner that elicits negative comments. We must recognize...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-06-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 7 Don't Set Yourself Up For Failure...

February 7

Don't Set Yourself Up For Failure

A person involved in a business venture or a relationship may believe she will fail and be accused of being inadequate. In order to avoid being...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-05-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 6 The Lessons of Recovery ...

February 6

The Lessons of Recovery

Children who grew up with an addicted parent sometimes develop character traits that cause problems in adjusting to life. During addiction we make believe...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-04-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 5 Learn to Ask For Help There...

February 5

Learn to Ask For Help

There is a time when accepting gifts is appropriate. A recovering woman wrote: I swallowed my pride and asked my Dad to help me buy a car. It is the symbol of...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-02-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 4 Time Takes Time One...

February 4

Time Takes Time

One recovering woman wrote: It has taken me four years to feel good about myself, to feel I have something to offer others. Although this woman did not perceive any...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-02-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 3 Gratitude People may have...

February 3

Gratitude

People may have difficulty accepting gratitude from others. Sometimes we thank a person, and the response is, Don't mention it. People may want to minimize what they've...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-01-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
February 2 Overcome Distorted Thinking ...

February 2

Overcome Distorted Thinking

A woman addicted to prescription drugs became dysfunctional, yet thought she was unable to afford treatment because of inadequate insurance coverage. I...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 01-30-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,167
Posted By bluidkiti
Dr. Twerski's Sober Thought - February

February 1

The True Path to Recovery

Suppose someone who has found the correct path calls out to you, No! Don't take that path, it goes nowhere. I will direct you to the right one. It would be...
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