Category Archives: Step 3: Breaking Free
The Danger of Over-Spiritualization in Recovery
We’ve all seen timid little children hiding behind their mom or dad. They peek out from time to time, but the minute they realize they’ve been seen, they pull back into their place of protection. They don’t have to deal with the big scary world with their parental shield in place. Often we, as adults,…
Better or Worse? Are You Measuring Up?
At some point, nearly all of us have attempted to find the best deal on a new computer. I, for one, have always found it to be a frustrating endeavor. It’s nearly impossible to compare one to another, because no two are exactly alike. Even the same model in different stores will have slightly different…
The 4 Keys to Addiction Recovery
There are many tricks and techniques that can be helpful in addiction recovery, but true healing requires four essential things: 1. SURRENDER – A successful quest for freedom cannot begin until we are able to admit that we have a problem that is bigger than us. It is bigger than our best intentions . .…
You CAN Take Back What Addiction Has Stolen From You
Addictive behavior is governed by the rule of diminishing returns. That means that, as time goes by, it takes more and more of a behavior or a riskier behavior to get the same “high” or feeling of relief. Little by little, as the behaviors escalate, the addiction begins to take over our life. Almost like…
The #1 Key to Stopping Your Addiction Forever
If you’re really serious about changing your behaviors, there is one very important question that demands an answer: “why do I keep doing what I tell myself I’m not going to do?” There IS a reason. No one risks all the potential negative consequences for nothing. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s simply because you’re…
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