I learned very early in my recovery journey that I needed to give away any good and helpful lessons I had learned during my healing

This has been one of the more difficult beliefs to accept. I have always struggled with the idea of focusing only on doing God’s will

I am reminded how this thought process can kill an individual’s motivation, self-confidence, and happiness. When we choose to live in victimhood, we are choosing

I have sometimes thought that my faith would bring me all that I wanted. I have sat in my home waiting for the millions to

Because there is no perfection, we strive for progress. Spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally, we have only to make progress towards balance. If ever a

I used to believe because my parents did, the church told me to, and the schools taught me what to believe in. I tried my

I have experienced many transitions with this process. I used to think acceptance meant others needed to tolerate me, but I could continue to judge

In my recovery lifestyle the self-inventory has become a necessity if I am to gain a deeper understanding of myself and God’s will for my

Sometimes it is created through desperation. Times when you think life is so bad you become willing to do whatever to make yourself feel better.

I am reminded today how being spiritually fit is directly connected to my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I used to believe that being piously