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...
Because “wellness” has become such a “buzzword” of late, what does prioritizing self-care and maintaining wellness now mean? Is it physical wellness? Does it have something to do with the status of our mental health? Is it solely about spirituality? Of course, the...
The 12-Step philosophy is an essential part of long-term recovery for many people diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). According to the Journal of Religion, “73% of addiction treatment programs in the USA include a spirituality-based element, as embodied...
Recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health issues takes time, patience, and a willingness to have an open mind. People often feel empowered and uplifted when they are open to new ideas and perspectives. According to Substance Use and...
As with any other skill, like riding a bicycle, ice skating, or cooking, the more we practice, the better we get. The same is true of meditation. The more we meditate, the less time it will take for us to reach and merge with God. And the less time it will take to...
We know we have a body because we can see it. However, unlike the body, we cannot see our soul because it’s immaterial. Still, we know it’s there because we can experience it. God gives everyone a unique soul at birth, which includes our mind, emotions, and our will....
