Meditations on "Denial"

Scientific evidence suggests that being cheerful seems to have positive benefits on our over-all health.

Letting go of defensiveness is one necessary adjustment we need to make in order to experience growth and success in our life with God in recovery.

What comes to mind when we say or hear the word "serenity"?

One of the coping mechanisms many of us use when dealing with low self-esteem and the humiliation of our past failures is the mask of arrogance.

Some of the most welcome words in life and certainly in recovery circles are, "One day at a time" or "Just for today.

The longer we are in sobriety the more we recognize that we have lots to learn.

Addicts tell lies. We tell ourselves we need our substance of choice in order to deal with the issues of the day.

Too often dealing with denial is incorrectly focused on the circumstances surrounding the use of our substance of choice or other destructive habits for which we are now seeking treatment and God’s help to overcome.

Scientific evidence suggests that being cheerful seems to have positive benefits on our over-all health.

Some of the most welcome phrases in life and certainly in recovery circles are, "One day at a time" or "Just for today.

A healthy foundation for life with God in recovery includes seeking truth in all our affairs.

Life has its ups and downs and does not always treat us fairly.