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Blog by author Darryl S. Duke
One definition of ego is “the self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.” It seems a lot of people try to separate themselves from others today in an effort to be different. Although I believe we are all one spiritually, I’m OK with being different. I know I am different from many … Read more
“Sometimes, for reasons within ourselves or not of our own making. We can feel like a piece of driftwood floating aimlessly about; being pulled in different directions. But with no real direction in life. However, it’s always good to remember in those times that driftwood is resilient – recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the … Read more
Despite what the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says about not having regrets in our sobriety—”we won’t regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.” I still feel quite sad sometimes when I think of how my drinking often came before spending time with my family. Although we did do things together … Read more
Inspiration can be defined as “Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul.” Sometimes we find this type of inspiration through people, a TV show, a magazine article, or a song. And sometimes we have to search within ourselves. But no matter where we find it, inspiration can help us focus on the good … Read more
“When it rains it pours.” “That’s just my luck.” “Why do things always have to happen to me?” Do you or someone you know say any of these things when something goes wrong in life? Although statements like these may seem harmless, studies show that speaking negatively can actually help perpetuate negative events in our … Read more
I learned many things about myself when I used to go to Alcoholics Anonymous and do the Steps, but I didn’t always agree with everything I read in the literature. One of those things was one of the Promises written in the Big Book…” We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the … Read more