Meditations on "Dysfunction"

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

Some of us slid into destructive and addictive lifestyles out of a desire to have friends and companions that made us feel like we belong.

For some of us, coming into recovery has opened our eyes to the beauty of creation.

A famous philosopher (Aristotle) once said, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Fear is a disturbing emotion which is triggered by the expectation that something unpleasant is about to happen.

To live with wisdom in recovery requires humility. We need to acknowledge, “I don’t really know what is best for me but I’m willing to try new ways and learn from the experience of others.

Many of us have been in the company of others who think they know everything but when they open their mouths not much wisdom comes out.

To cope with living in our addictive lifestyle we often repressed our moral thinking and denied the downward trend we were on.

From the chaos of our dysfunctional lives many of us called out to God with words like, “God if you are really there, please help me.

From the chaos of our dysfunctional lives many of us called out to God with words like, “God if you are really there, please help me”.

As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, some of us may have negative memories and regrets about past Christmases.

Dishonesty is a tool we use to protect ourselves from shame, guilt, or embarrassment.