The Serenity Prayer
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know
Some of us believe in fate and that much of our lives are pre-ordained. Others of us believe we have to make our own luck
The weather in the UK is a good way of looking at our lives. The sun is not always out, it rains. Sometimes we are
“We can control how we react” Being in the wrong is not just about the obvious things – such as cheating or lying. Being in
In recovery, we learn about ourselves and we learn self-acceptance. Many of us have been running away from ourselves for a long time, escaping by
After quite a pleasant weekend it was time for my first full week of work in addiction rehab treatment. By now, I was quite into
My first weekend in addiction treatment began when I had only been at the clinic two days. So, it was all still feeling a little
I really didn’t want to go to rehab as I was a bit frightened. Not of what I would have to face there as I
The vast majority of people are afraid of change. The familiar is cosy and comfortable. Change can be threatening and can affect our perceived security.
Some people know that they need help and pick up the phone to find a suitable rehab clinic for themselves. Others ask someone close to
Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous – ‘Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics,
Step 11 – ‘Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand him. Praying only for knowledge of His
‘Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty’. This quote is attributed to Thomas Jefferson and is very apt for Step 10. We would all like
Continued to take personal inventory and, when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. All of the twelve steps are very important but this is (another)
Many alcoholics, drug addicts and compulsive gamblers are very strong, independent self-willed people who pride themselves on their achievements in life and their control over
Step 5 of Alcoholics Anonymous – Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. This step is
In early recovery, life can feel immediately so much better and we can be full of hope and optimism that this is it, we have
Along with several million other people last night, I watched Downton Abbey (I also watched the Ryder Cup – the wonders of Sky Plus meaning
In recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, life can be full and we can do things we did not do. Or would have done but
When you are in recovery from addiction, it is recommended that you spend a little time each day meditating – or having some thinking time
The reading today in Daily Reflections is taken from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous about relations with our children. The alcoholic may find it