The issue in prayer is not to pray because we are certain, but to pray because we are uncertain. —Renita Weems, Listening for God The Methodist minister Renita Weems was questioned about prayer by a woman no longer practicing her Christian faith: “What sense is there in praying if you don’t believe in God?”… She sounded pensive. “You pray inContinue reading “Belief Is Not Certainty – Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation September 10th 2026”
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Let’s Keep It Simple – As Bill Sees It #162
We need to distinguish sharply between spiritual simplicity and functional simplicity. When we say that A.A. advocates no theological proposition except God as we understand Him, we greatly simplify A.A. life by avoiding conflict and exclusiveness. But when we get into questions of action by groups, by areas, and by A.A. as a whole, weContinue reading “Let’s Keep It Simple – As Bill Sees It #162”
Tradition Three: Learning to Love Without Conditions
From the “Learning to Love Well” blog series on the Twelve Traditions “The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” There is something remarkable about Tradition Three. After Tradition One teaches us that our common welfare comes first, and Tradition Two reminds us that no individual gets to be the ultimateContinue reading “Tradition Three: Learning to Love Without Conditions”
How Unrealistic Expectations Become Resentments In Relationships By Nikki Ciletti
The Big Book calls resentment the “number one offender” in relapse that “destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease”(BB p.64). In the 4tb step inventory, Bill W suggests we have some major work to do in becoming good partners in our relationships. From page 53 of the TwelveContinue reading “How Unrealistic Expectations Become Resentments In Relationships By Nikki Ciletti”
Wisdom Is Freedom – Daily Stoic Reflection October 23rd 2026 By Ryan Holiday
In the 4th edition Big Book on page 552, we find this powerful quote “The only real freedom a human being can ever know is doing what you ought to do because you want to do it.” Our recovery is less about changing what is happening externally and more about changing our perspective and learningContinue reading “Wisdom Is Freedom – Daily Stoic Reflection October 23rd 2026 By Ryan Holiday”
Fierce Self-Compassion And Drawing Boundaries By Dr. Kristin Neff
Fierce self-compassion involves taking action to protect ourselves and meet our needs, even when doing so is uncomfortable. While tender self-compassion allows us to accept ourselves with warmth and understanding, fierce self-compassion helps us stand up for ourselves. One of the most important ways we can do this is by drawing healthy boundaries. Boundaries letContinue reading “Fierce Self-Compassion And Drawing Boundaries By Dr. Kristin Neff”
Tradition One: Learning to Put “We” Before “Me” – Take The 12 Blog By Rick W.
From the “Learning to Love Well” blog series on the Twelve Traditions “Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.” There is something almost counterintuitive about beginning the Twelve Traditions with unity. After all, most of us arrive in A.A. because of an individual problem. I can’t stop drinking. My life has become unmanageable. I need help. TheContinue reading “Tradition One: Learning to Put “We” Before “Me” – Take The 12 Blog By Rick W.”
Just the Way I Am – Grapevine Article November 2026 By Jack L.
Since he got sober and got outside help for his social anxiety, he no longer hides who he is. It just might help someone else I was hit early in life with the mental illness “stick.” I struggled greatly with social anxiety, especially when I tried to mix with people. As a young boy, my tantrumsContinue reading “Just the Way I Am – Grapevine Article November 2026 By Jack L.”
Changing Our Stories April 30th 2026 By Bonnie Weiss
The stories we tell ourselves can have a powerful influence on how we live and experience our lives. For me, it’s been true that as I change my story; I change my life. I find the short article below helpful in understanding this process and perhaps bringing into a greater awareness how the stories weContinue reading “Changing Our Stories April 30th 2026 By Bonnie Weiss”
Feeling At Home – Richard Rohr Daily Meditation October 13th 2026 By Brené Brown
Researcher and storyteller Brené Brown shares her sense of spiritual homesickness. The word “homesick” often conjures up images of a child’s fleeting sadness or their temporary yearning for home and family. In today’s culture, the emotion itself is often dismissed … [as] a fuzzy overnight-camp feeling, not a fierce emotional experience that is key toContinue reading “Feeling At Home – Richard Rohr Daily Meditation October 13th 2026 By Brené Brown”