Lifting My Own Spirits., written 3 days ago, My new guru says often that positive thinking means lifting our own spirits. I'm trying to live in that definition today. I'm lifting my spirits by cleaning my space and making it smell nice. I'm wearing comfortable clothes that make me feel beautiful. I...

E-Cigarettes and Health, written 6 days ago, Smokeless nicotine comes under scrutiny. You may never have heard of it—but it’s the newest drug in town. It’s called an electronic cigarette, or “e-cigarette.” Electronic cigarettes use batteries to convert liquid nicotine into a fine, heated ...

How To Turn A Negative Into A Positive, written 2 days ago, By following the thoughts of the Eleventh Step Prayer; The Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred . . . let me sow love Where there is injury . . . pardon Where there is doubt . . . faith Whe...

But seriously, folks,, written 2 days ago, the dessert table from our housewarming party todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful that we discussd Tradition 4 yesterday and I was reminded of its profund effect on me when I wrote about Rule #62 -- "Don't take yourself too damn seriously."...

Thanksgiving terror, written 2 days ago, As I stepped out into the cold, crisp midwestern air tonight, bound for a short evening walk with my dog, I heard a car engine start across the street, and as I walked forward I saw its lights come on. It was a white car, and the shape of the headlights looke...

Playing Cards., written 5 days ago,

Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?, written 2 days ago, Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those...

Family Day 2008, written 2 weeks ago, Living with unresolved problems "It makes a difference to have friends who care if we hurt." Basic Text, p. 54 For most of our problems, the solution is simple. We call our sponsor, pray, work The Steps, or go to a meeting. But what about those situat...

My journey to a life free from cannabis addiction. This blog is primarily for me to record the process and to help me keep focused on the goal at hand. If it helps anyone else on the way then that's a sweet result too!

Hi, I'm Gus. I am a compulsive gambler. I recently gave up gambling because I want my life to be about more than that.

Friday at last, written 2 days ago, I'm glad that it's Friday. I woke up with a sinus headache--jack hammers across the forehead. I'm hoping to make it through the day at work. But I'd like to go home and snuggle up by the fire under a warm quilt. Even though the weather change wreaks havoc wit...

Is it possible to transform every aspect of ones life in the course of thirty days.In such a way that can only be described as a miracle? From a life of addiction to a life beyond recovery .

Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms - What Marijuana Detox is Like, written 2 weeks ago, Are you trying to quit and going through Marijuana withdrawal? You are not alone. Many heavy weed smokers go through some form of withdrawal when they haven’t smoked recently. This page describes the physical and ps...

11.20.08, written 2 days ago, It's my sister's birthday! Go wish her a great day HERE!.Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet. ~Vietnamese Proverb.Today I am grateful...that my sister has joined our little band of bloggersthat I have found some faith, and it seems to be the cure for fea...

Writings from a newly recovering alcoholic in hopes that the writings will be beneficial to others.

A review of step 11 from different religious backgrounds for those who are in recovery.

What you need to know about Phentermine??, written 1 day ago, Phentermine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Phentermine is easy to swallo...

Godd Morning Crcakheads!, written 3 weeks ago, Wow! What crack does to an individual is so pathetic. Can you believe someone who has no more than 4 months clean can palgarize content from my website program and actually think they wrote it?! Unbelieveable. Well not really with crack cocaine. I watch...

Save me from Myself: Book Review, written 1 month ago, Review of Brian “Head” Welch’s book: “Save me from Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story” I’ve said it before - I’m no book worm. Since reading Tweak I’ve...

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