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Am I The Only One Who Feels This Way?

March 17, 2024January 22, 2017 by Darryl S. Duke

Being an only child, I have a lot of fun by myself and do some pretty immature things for my amusement. I sometimes make up words to songs I’m listening to and even sing to them in a foreign language that’s unrecognizable because it’s made up. I also talk to myself and find I’m good … Read more

Changing Ourselves For The Better

December 12, 2021August 30, 2015 by Darryl S. Duke

An emotional excerpt from my book. I was writing about an AA speaker’s meeting in 2004, where I shared my story to celebrate my eighth year anniversary sober. I hope you like it. “I would also reach my eighth year sober that month and once again share my story. This time, however, not only was … Read more

Achieving While Relieving

December 3, 2023September 14, 2014 by Darryl S. Duke

“No matter how simple they may seem, setting and achieving goals are important for our personal growth. I set a goal yesterday to drive from Rehoboth Beach, DE to York, PA without stopping, and I did it. I peed my pants twice along the way. But the point is I didn’t stop.”

Does My Confidence Make Me Look Fat

August 1, 2014 by Darryl S. Duke

“Arrogance can be a sign of self-confidence, or it can be a sign of insecurity. Either way; it’s not appealing, and certainly a sign we need to grow.”

Being Open Minded About Love

April 20, 2021December 5, 2013 by Darryl S. Duke

We don’t have to grow spiritually to love ourselves and be happy in life, but it can help us have an open mind. Having an open mind can help us understand ourselves and our behaviors better. When we understand ourselves and why we do some of the negative things we do, we can change those … Read more

Happiness Doesn’t Grow On Trees

December 27, 2015August 12, 2011 by Darryl S. Duke

“Growth may mean different things to different people, but for me it’s a way to obtain greater happiness. Growing as a person helped me feel a level of happiness that I never felt before. And growing spiritually helped me experience a level of happiness that I never thought possible.”