The Power of Prayer in Recovery
Bill W learned about the power of prayer in recovery from the Oxford Group. The Oxford Group learned about the power from church. And the church learned all about it from Abraham himself. So what makes you think it won’t work for you? Okay, Abraham didn’t have an alcohol problem. Not that we know of anyway. Noah sure had a…
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Castle in the Ground is a Risky Watch
There’s a really good reason to watch the movie Castle in the Ground. It also happens to be the same reason for you not to watch it. If you are going to risk a viewing though, you best be prepared. Grim Pickings Rebecca (Neve Campbell) is a bed-ridden bundle of need. She also happens to be intrinsically manipulative and more…
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Jordan Peterson Talks Alcohol with Theo Von
Whatever your opinions on Jordan Peterson‘s politics, there’s no denying the fact that the bestselling Canadian author knows a thing or two about a thing or two. In fact, his deep dives into The Bible, which encompass the entire history of learning, are some of the most edifying talks on the Interwebs. Here the crackerjack thinker takes on alcohol. And…
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Eminem Marks 12 Years of Sobriety!
Eminem has now added another milestone to his already milestone-laden life — 12 years of sobriety! That’s right. The man born Marshall Mathers has now been sober for a dozen — count ’em! — years. And we couldn’t be happier for the rapper. The Road to Recovery It wasn’t easy. Not even close. Eminem spent years battling an addiction to…
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Just Be Mindful, With What You’ve Got
By definition, mindful means “conscious or aware of something.” It also means “focusing that awareness on the present moment.” Now, there’s not a person in all the world who isn’t aware of the current crisis. And there’s probably not a person who wants to focus on it either. But the more aware we are of what’s goin’ down — in…
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