Even 27 years into my recovery from alcoholism and addictions to drugs and sex, I continue learning new things about recovery. I am frequently reminded of simple truths like “You are where you are to help the one who needs your help.” I reminisce more about the past than I fret about the future. YesterdayContinue reading “Driftwood | A #Blogtober Recovery Post”
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Continuing to Explore Drawing as a Spiritual Practice
In an earlier post this year titled Pondering Art as a Spiritual Practice, I contemplated communing with God through art. Since then, I have taken up drawing, primarily with graphite and colored pencil. There is a sense of freedom I experience in creating something, particularly when I am drawing. To be clear, I am noContinue reading “Continuing to Explore Drawing as a Spiritual Practice”
Thursday Thoughts | Remembering the Day I Quit Drinking
On August 11, 1995 I took what would be my last drink. On August 12, 1995, after years of struggling with alcohol and addiction, by the will and grace of God, I started on a new journey of sobriety. While it hasn’t been easy—there have been numerous highs and lows—-it has been a blessing thatContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts | Remembering the Day I Quit Drinking”
