Higher Power
Tag details
Welcome to the 'Higher Power' tag page at Technorati. This page features content from the farthest reaches of the Blogosphere that authors have "tagged" with 'Higher Power'.
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Higher Power”
-
9 Tools of Recovery
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
People in recovery in 12 Step Fellowships use various tools at various times in their recovery. Some all the time, some when needed, some only in early recovery. But all tools listed here have proven to be effective at some time if not most times.1. MEETINGS: We attend meetings to learn how the Program works, [...]1 week ago -
The Dry Drunk
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
A hazard to the sober alcoholic.When an alcoholic stops drinking, it’s cause for rejoicing.Unfortunately, sobriety is not guaranteed to last. It takes hard work and commitment and a keen eye for dangers.One danger to the non-drinking alcoholic is the dry drunk, a set of habits and attitudes that take the joy out of ...1 week ago -
Spiritual Aims of Recovery
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
“No one among us has been able to maintain anything like perfect adherence to these principles. We are not saints. The point is, that we are willing to grow along spiritual lines.” (Alcoholics Anonymous, p60)The Four Spiritual Aims of Recovery are;Honesty,Unselfishness,Love,PurityHonestyOver and over we ask ...1 week ago -
The Spiritual Dozen
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Am I a spiritual being or a human beingBecoming a spiritual being is synonymous with becoming a miracle worker and knowing the bliss of real magic. A spiritual being has a conscious awareness of both the physical and the invisible dimension, while the non-spiritual being is only aware of the physical domain. Here are ...1 week ago -
Man’s Search for Meaning’
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Quotations from ’Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor E. FranklOn Choosing One’s Attitude“Everything can be taken from a man but …the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” p.104“There is also purpose in life which is ...1 week ago -
The Twelve-step Recovery Model of Alcoholics Anonymous
Twelve Step Facilitation.com —
Authority: 121
The twelve-step recovery model of AA: a voluntary mutual help association Alcoholism treatment has evolved to mean professionalized, scientifically based rehabilitation. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is not a treatment method; it is far better understood as a Twelve-Step Recovery Program within a voluntary ...1 week ago -
AA’s Twelve Steps teach people to live without resentment
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
The Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous” includes the story of a woman whose drinking landed her in jail twice and nearly ruined her third marriage. Her final drunk, she recalls, lasted 60 days around the clock. “It was my intention, literally, to drink myself to death,” she said. Joining AA saved her life, ...1 week ago -
A DOGS STORY
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we [...]1 week ago -
Spirituality in Alcoholism Recovery
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Spirituality in Alcoholism Recovery: A model of progressionThe spiritual progression of 14 members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was studied using a transtheoretical approach, with object relations theory as a primary framework.The subjects were aged 35-45, had a minimum of one year of continuous sobriety, and ...1 week ago -
Conscious contact with a Higher Power
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Step Eleven: Cultivating conscious contact with a Higher PowerIn 1938, an alcoholic stockbroker named Bill W. declared his intention to write a book about an obscure new program of recovery from alcoholism. The program, which included twelve suggested steps, was unabashedly spiritual. Bill’s goal was to present this ...1 week ago -
What is Spirituality?
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Spirituality is a part of a person (yes, a natural part) that searches for transcendent meaning and purpose in life and allows the person to transcend his or her conflict or sufferingSpirituality is a personal relationship between an individual and a transcendent or higher being, force, energy or mind of the ...1 week ago -
Workaholism
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Many people in recovery develop a work ethic that seems to over compensate for past deeds. This usually comes from a sense of guilt about the past and will not usually be lessened until they do Steps 4 through 9. These steps have an additional function of reducing guilt and shame.Workaholism can be seen as [...]1 week ago -
Spiritual Fundamentals
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
I had no idea what God was.“The answer I was looking for was on page 12 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, in Ebby’s words to Bill: ’”Why don’t you choose your own conception of God?”’“’I’ve tried everything else,’ I thought, ’and I’ve got no place else to go. I might just as well.’ ...2 weeks ago -
Just Say No to Guilt
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Say no to guilt Today I will say no whenever it is in my best interests to do so. Just as important, I will say no without feeling guilty or fearful. My attempts to separate from my parents we met with threats of abandonment. As a result, I learned to avoid having my own opinion for fear of rejection. Deep ...3 weeks ago -
AA Still Works
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Marty M. say’s AA Still Works After Twenty-Nine Years Marty M’s story “Women Suffer Too” was the first woman’s story in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, as it was in April 1939 when I attended my first meeting, the Twelve Steps are to me the heart of the AA program. Desire to stop drinking ...3 weeks ago -
12 Steps to Wisdom
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
Steps to Wisdom Twelve Step recovery wisdom can benefit everyone All of us—recovering alcoholics, addicts and non-addicts alike—can benefit from the practical wisdom of the Twelve Steps, first adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and subsequently adapted by other groups whose members struggle with various ...3 weeks ago -
Keep Thanking God
Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life —
Authority: 127
Each and every morning, the second you wake up - thank God or your Higher Power for the gift of another day. Youre lucky to be alive, yet again, for another day. While youre at it, ask the Creator to help show you the way all day, and to give you the strength to do Gods will. If you were God, wouldnt you love your ...3 weeks ago -
As spirituality increases drinking decreases
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 115
Six-month changes in spirituality, religiousness, and heavy drinking in a treatment-seeking sample.OBJECTIVE: This descriptive and exploratory study investigated change in alcoholics’ spirituality and/or religiousness (S/R) from treatment entry to 6 months later and whether those changes were associated with ...3 weeks ago -
10 Benefits of Love
Alcohol Self-Help News —
Authority: 124
“I need somebody to love,” sang the Beatles, and they got it right. Love and health are intertwined in surprising ways. Humans are wired for connection, and when we cultivate good relationships, the rewards are immense. But we’re not necessarily talking about spine-tingling romance. 10 Benefits of Love .3 weeks ago -
A List To Live By
Recovery Is Sexy.com —
Authority: 433
The most destructive habit…………………………. Worry The greatest joy………………………………………… Giving The greatest loss……………………………………….. Self-respect The most satisfying work……………………………. Helping Others The ugliest personality ...4 weeks ago
