Mar 31, 2022
When we were using, alcohol or another substance controlled us. It directed our thinking and acting, formed our goals and ran our lives. And that didn't go so well for us and for the people who care about us. We'll never be able to make peace with our addiction when it's active; we have to be fully committed to recovery....
Mar 28, 2022
Welcome to Meditation Monday. We’re pausing each Monday for a few minutes of reflection and inspiration from the authors of the Hazelden Meditation series of books.
Meditations are daily reflections, prayers, slogans and phrases intended to offer inspiration and comfort, and—above all—hope to those of us in...
Mar 24, 2022
Some of us in early recovery may have a challenging time with the spiritual part of it all. As human beings, we often want answers to all of our questions. We may not feel safe with uncertainty, and cling to any belief to eliminate that fear. We may demand answers about our addiction, life, and the universe that we may...
Mar 21, 2022
Welcome to Meditation Monday. We’re pausing each Monday for a few minutes of reflection and inspiration from the authors of the Hazelden Meditation series of books.
Meditations are daily reflections, prayers, slogans and phrases intended to offer inspiration and comfort, and—above all—hope to those of us in...
Mar 17, 2022
Stress is part of everyone's life. Those of us new to recovery have let go of the substances and processes we once relied on to detach from our anxiety and calm our feelings of fear. Now we need some new—and hopefully healthier—ways to manage daily stress.
Relieve Stress: 20 quick Techniques, by Dr. Katrin Schubert,...