Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~ Francis of Assisi Do you do what’s possible? As much as is possible? Are you mentally present as you do what you’re […]
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Building a Wall
We’re building a wall, one brick at a time. Take a deep breath, this will take a while. ~ Author unknown Rome wasn’t built in a day. Nor is a strong program of Recovery! There may be a honeymoon period […]
Continue reading »Stubbornness vs. Perseverance
Stubbornness is ego-driven and fear-based. Perseverance is surrender to my Higher Power and is faith-based. ~ Overeaters Anonymous. Voices of Recovery for April 7 Stubbornness is easy. We came to these rooms full of it. Perseverance, however, comes hard. It […]
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Spiritual development is achieved by daily persistence in living the way you believe God wants you to live. ~ Anonymous. Twenty Four Hours A Day: Meditations (p. 47). Hazelden Publishing. Kindle Edition. Am I willing to free my spirit so I […]
Continue reading »Saving Our Lives
Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. ~ Benjamin Franklin The stuff life is made from. We have only today. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come, today is […]
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