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I know I haven’t made a video in a long time, but I’ve been busy enjoying my life, as you will see in this one. It isn’t the extreme type we see that goes viral. And to some, it may not be all that funny. But I had fun making it with my wife’s help, … Read more
“I used to be a rebel without a cause, but now that I have one. I’m still a rebel.” —Darryl S. Duke Helping others sometimes requires a sense of humor. I believe in being an example of someone who’s happy in life without using a substance and not afraid to make fun of themselves. I think … Read more
I like to tell people in early recovery that we should look at sobriety as an adventure, filled with fears and uncertainty, but also wonderful discoveries. Some of these discoveries help us to grow and understand ourselves better, two important ingredients for greater happiness, while others help us with our fears and believe we can … Read more
A few pages inside the AA book Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions is the date of the first printing, which shows 1953. At the end of the book, it lists a general synopsis of the Traditions. The Eleventh Tradition states. “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain … Read more
Whether we’re aware of it or not, there are different levels of things we experience both in life and as a person. For instance. There are different levels of wealth or debt we occur. Different levels of happiness we experience. Different levels of love we feel for people. Different levels of faith one can have. … Read more
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