There is a prayer that is often said at the beginning and end of the 12-Step recovery meetings known as the “Serenity Prayer.” It goes, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the...
There are times when we can find ourselves living a life that only goes “skin-deep.” We must not judge ourselves when this happens, but we should try and break out of it as soon as possible. We must stop living at the surface level and go deeper. This includes our...
Roughly 90 years ago, two men came together to found the first 12-Step recovery program. These men were Bill Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith (more commonly referred to as Bill W. and Dr. Bob), and the program they founded was Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They founded...
Many people have heard the maxim, “The only constant is change.” Life is all about change. There is no question about it. However, there is a question of how we are going to navigate those life changes. Are we going to thrive and grow with change, or will...
Music has restorative powers when used alongside relaxation techniques like meditation and prayer. Many people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) benefit from spending time listening to soothing music. According to the Cochrane Library, “At a...
Taking steps to recover from substance use disorder (SUD) empowers you to make healthy changes in your life. Becoming sober is a powerful choice and an important form of self-care. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),...
