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Category Archives: Life Improvement

Tell Your Plans to No One

Don’t tell anyone your plans, hopes, and dreams. Put everyone on a need to know basis. Do not even tell your spouse, until required. Do your research quietly. Make your moves without anyone knowing. Why do I say this? Well, have you ever told someone something that you had high hopes for, and felt yourContinue reading “Tell Your Plans to No One”

7 Demons

As addicts, we have experienced many of the same things in our lives. We have slept in similar ditches, woken up in the wrong beds, got caught up with the wrong people, and done a million things we cannot remember, no matter how hard we try.             But, one of the things thatContinue reading “7 Demons”

Desire for Travel and Adventure

     I have a strong desire for travel and adventure. It eats at me and I must go. I have sat at home too much, looking at the same old things. I sit watching others who are out on Friday nights, or on vacation while I desire to go do something as well.        Continue reading “Desire for Travel and Adventure”

Remembering

 I was walking downtown at night, when I got the strong smell of whisky in my nose. It was over powering, and brought back memories of puking that stuff up a thousand times. It was Southern Comfort. The smell was so recognizable I could almost taste it.             I have not drunkContinue reading “Remembering”

8 Ways to Stay Clean

As addicts we need to totally change our lives, in order to be free of addictions and the temptations to reuse.             It is my belief that God created us, and that addiction is not a surprise to Him. Actually, He created everything associated with addiction, but the purpose was originally for good.Continue reading “8 Ways to Stay Clean”

Happy Place

I was asleep, and in my happy place. I’m not sure where that is, but it is a place where I finally relax. It is a place where everything is ok. Where there are no problems. I was there, and I was happy; until suddenly I was pounced on. I was literally pounced on byContinue reading “Happy Place”

Bless Everyone

Bless Everyone,especially those who don’t deserve it. Pray for them;bring light into their darkness Love their soul;that little girl or boy who lives inside them. Give them hope;in this fallen land. The good we do,comes back to us through God. It builds a world;that is worth living in for everyone. Bless, and do not curse;inContinue reading “Bless Everyone”

Facing the Bar Scene

I haven’t drank alcohol since November 1, 2002. My life was destroyed. I cried out to God and He moved. I went to prison and with God, I’ve rebuilt my life. I am no longer tempted to drink or use.             But, let’s face it. This life is a battle. It’s tough forContinue reading “Facing the Bar Scene”

Jailhouse Religion

When I was locked up, I first heard this term. It was used to refer to someone who turns to God only when they are in the jailhouse. I’ve heard high class people use this term and I’ve heard inmates use it to slam other inmates. They would say things like, “Man, you only wantContinue reading “Jailhouse Religion”