Did AA’s general service council abide by the tenth tradition when they changed the preamble? In case you don’t remember what the tenth tradition is, it reads like this: “Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn...
In many ways, we’ve been living in an atheistic world. When God is pushed out of a culture, authoritative doctrines seep in. When the Lord is present there is a spirit of freedom for God never pushes himself or his commandments on any person. People can choose to come...
Hello ALL! I have been absent for quite some time as far as the blog goes, but still active on Twitter and IG. I have no excuse for not blogging other than during the last few years I wrote and published a new book “Pray. Trust. Ride: Lessons on Surrender from a...
The not-so-subtle internal shift has taken place. Everything feels different; what I care about, what I want to pursue, what I hope to make of each day. The God connection has to come first in my life, and lately, one particular distinction has become crystal...
This year I’ve set an intention to make the theme of 2021 all about letting go. I am working to release any attachments to old ideas and beliefs that no longer work. If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that the big things that matter in life such as...
Me, scared? Ha! Never—as long as we don’t talk about my drinking, says the little voice deep within. It’s not always easy to tell ourselves the truth, especially when it comes to something as common or as serious as drinking. Most people would rather avoid any...
People find recovery in a number of ways, but the recipe that has worked for me over the past thirty-one years remains unchanged: Prayer, twelve-step meetings, working with other women, a morning program to start my day, and nature. I never realized how important...
We’ve all experienced a change: What matters is how you handled the change. Does the Corona-virus have you feeling like you’re spinning out of control, or are you able to take all of the significant abnormalities in stride? Practicing good self-care and knowing...
There’s a plethora of information about the adverse effects of alcohol on adults, but what is the mommy wine culture doing to the kids? It’s a new phenomenon where parents take their kids with them to visit microbreweries and other trendy lunch spots. When did things...
All over the world, streets are empty, but we can still have a full heart. While the world sleeps we can wake-up within. I’ve had an emotional shift during this pandemic that feels like a priceless spiritual gift. My, I don’t care button, has been...
