Meditations on "Wisdom"

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous discusses building relationships and how joy will impact our ability to do so.

Many of us who are overcoming a lifestyle of addiction experience irritability and anger in certain situations.

When we have hurt someone, we need to take responsibility for the harm we have caused and do all in our power to make things right.

We often think that people who read lots of books or have a few university degrees have gained a lot of wisdom.

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

God teaches us to know His will through the Bible and through following good counsel from pastors, sponsors, and Christian friends who have been faithfully walking with God for some time.

Many of us have heard the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.

We have all sorts of reasons why we think we can’t change.

In the Big Book of AA, we are advised to use discretion in knowing how much time and attention to give to one situation versus the time others might benefit from if given more of our time and support.

From cover to cover the Bible is filled with wisdom and good direction for our lives.

When we admitted that our lives had become unmanageable, many of us entered into detox and then treatment programs where we found support Each day we grew stronger.

Becoming strong and steady in our recovery requires that we keep on listening to and learning from God's Word and from the experience, strength, and hope of others.