Meditations on "Dysfunction"

How many times did we think we were smart enough to get away with something that was dishonest, and it didn’t cause us any concern as long as we were not caught? To avoid problems in life and in our recovery this kind of thinking and behaving needs to change.

Jealousy is a negative and damaging emotion. God’s invitation to us today is to leave jealousy and selfishness behind and focus on kindness, patience, acceptance, and the honouring of others.

We are living co-dependently when we look to those around us to affirm our value. God’s plan for us to have secure and satisfying relationships begins with us discovering the person God says we are – nothing more and nothing less.

Life in recovery is a journey of recognizing the self-centered ways we have lived, and then seeking God and mentors to teach us how to live considerately and kindly towards others.

In certain situations, when our behaviour is challenged, we are quick to try to justify ourselves because we are unwilling to see the exact nature of our wrongs. Self-justification is rooted in the thinking that we are better human beings than we truly are. It’s time to admit that wrong is wrong, and that we are guilty of wrong thinking and wrong doing.

What a refreshing feeling it is to be free from the guilt of our addiction and dependencies.

L This is the season of the year when we prepare our hearts for the annual celebration of Christ’s birth.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

Sometimes we choose not to bless someone because we judge them as unworthy.

Many of us lost our true identity because we grew up in dysfunctional families and were forced to assume survival roles.

Anger in our society is rampant. Most of us have a hard time dealing with anger.

To live with wisdom in recovery requires humility.