Change has a lot to do with what I am being open and willing to give up, not take, from God. For example, I used to pray to God to make changes in me I didn’t think I could do, like not eat so much. However, today
Read more →I have shared my beliefs about God being “love” in other blog postings. It is also my belief that it is “love” that I inherited from my creator who I choose to call God. Love is what I came into this world with. It is deep within
Read more →Last night I watched the movie A Beautiful Boy. It’s about a father’s journey through his son’s addiction. There are several heartbreaking scenes depicting the impact of drugs, not just on the addict, but on the family as a whole. When someone in the family is an
Read more →Choosing Nourishing Relationships Nourishing relationships are quality relationships and to attain and maintain a healthy lifestyle, nourishing people in our lives are a necessity. Nourishing relationships feed us, encourage us, assist us, enjoy us, help us and hold us in high esteem. They are people we like
Read more →Ever heard the phrase “I Self Me” often referred to as “ISM”. Well, I never thought it was me. I think of myself as extremely generous and sometimes generous to a fault. And, that isn’t totally false. However, in exploring a bit further while on this journey
Read more →Several days ago at a recovery meeting, I heard someone say that recovery wasn’t just about letting go of weight; it was more about letting go of self-hate. At first, it was hard for me to relate even though I believed this to be her truth. But
Read more →The Serenity Prayer “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference”. Serenity is defined as peaceful, calm, untroubled, and clear. It’s a beautiful state of mind that allows for
Read more →Years ago, I remember hearing a story from Mark Victor Hansen one of the co-authors of the Chicken Soup for The Soul series about a little girl of pre-school age named Sasha. What I remember is that Sasha’s mother had recently given birth to a new baby
Read more →It is so amazing how the universe works sometimes. How things just fall into place. That is how my gift to you came about. It was a bit gloomy outside when I woke up this morning. The kind of day that feels like a perfect day to
Read more →Regarding the dates with the next five men. Let’s just say that none of the dates with the next five men resulted in a permanent match, although each one had qualities that were attractive. I think what is more important to say is that this particular dating
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