Category: Journal

7.25.25 We live in a society of instant gratification. It’s expected — even demanded. I see it more and more with each younger generation. Add in the disease of addiction, and you’ve got monsters. It’s like being surrounded by robot soldiers from the movies. Myself included. I did something for someone else. I finished a Read more

7.24.25 My mind and body have been on the go nonstop the last couple of weeks, and today they made it clear—it was time to slow down. After work, I felt like I could’ve crawled into bed for the night right then and there. But I knew if I did, I’d be wide awake by Read more

7.23.25 One of the many things I love about AA is that everyone—or at least most everyone—understands just how hard it is to stay sober. Not just every day, but sometimes every damn minute. People are compassionate, sympathetic, and empathetic when someone relapses. Whether it’s been a day, a week, a month, a year, or Read more

7.22.25 Much like my career, AA is full of diversity. Its membership includes people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life—each unique in their own way. When dealing with others, I have to remember to always place principles before personalities. Just because I may not agree with someone—or even like their hair or smug Read more