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These essays are ultimately designed for long term members of 12 step fellowships to help them be better sponsors and to help them be of service to others without allowing it to become their whole identity. In recovery, we get a chance to help others, but, in attempting to do so, we end up making mistakes, and coming face to face with our own characters defects. Service to other is a chance for us to exercise our own personal demons.

What separates elite athletes from the thousands of other professional and Olympic athletes in their sport? It’s the relentless pursuit of improvement through a personalized training program to remain at the top of their sport. Elite athletes are the ones who win championships, Olympic medals, most valuable player award or all-star recognition. This drive is also found in musicians, vocalists, artists, chefs and many other professions. The elite performers can usually be identified by Emmy, Grammy, Oscars or Tony awards, as well as best selling, best of show, Michelin awards, etc. Leaders...

Recover in Color contains 52 lessons, with a weekly journal prompt of four discussion questions. Using a biblical worldview, Recover in Color contains 13 lessons in four categories: developing a sense of self, emotional literacy, boundaries, and spirituality. There is something here for everyone working a recovery program. This audiobook is also beneficial for family members of those in recovery programs. Recover in Color is a fresh approach to rehabilitation that incorporates the classic principles that have passed the test of time.

This audiobook is about codependency and attempting to control addictions, opinions, and behaviors. It covers the concept of addiction to dysfunctional and toxic relationship processes, and identifies the main "process-drugs" people use to try to navigate through relationships. It discusses how one loses themselves in an attempt to find love and belonging in dysfunctional ways, and how this does not work for healthy relationships. After identifying the disease processes, this audiobook educates and guides the listener to practice daily living in the solution rather than in the problem.

Are you an individual who is looking to change your life, take control of your finances, and live the Fantasy Life that you have always wanted to live, but never quite seem to achieve? Do you want to stop wasting money, increase your savings, and be a better person? Do you want to wake up every day knowing that you are an Achiever, that you are in charge of every aspect of your life, and that you are the one responsible for all of the positive choices and decisions that you are making? Then keep reading to find out how you can achieve your goals and reach your Fantasy Life. "The ...

Your school music program should be 100% funded by the school, the district, and the state. Unfortunately, for most of us that simply isn’t the case. Our programs are running on bare-boned budgets and as music educators and parents we often find ourselves over-worked trying to raise funding to establish a thriving music program. Fortunately, the best music programs never fail to attract supportive parents, alumni, administration, and community members at large. This makes creating and managing a booster program a particularly easy and attractive way to gain essential funding for ...

Religion was once the primary way to understand human behavior. This was certainly true when the book Alcoholics Anonymous was written in 1939. But, we have learned much over the past 80 years. Common Sense Recovery began as the journal of a long-standing member of AA, during a time in his life when he was struggling to reconcile the religious language of Alcoholics Anonymous with his new-found atheism and scientific understanding of addiction and the recovery process.

Connu sous le nom de « Gros Livre », le texte de base des Alcooliques anonymes a aidé des millions de personnes dans le monde entier à devenir et à rester abstinents depuis la parution de la première édition en 1939. Les premiers chapitres expliquent le programme de rétablissement de l’alcoolisme des AA - les Douze Étapes d’origine - et raconte les histoires personnelles des cofondateurs des AA, Bill W. et le Dr. Bob.

For decades addiction has been viewed and treated as a social and behavioral illness, afflicting people of "weak" character and "bad" moral fiber. However, recent breakthroughs in genetic technology have enabled doctors, for the first time, to correctly diagnose the disease and prove that addiction is an inherited, neuro-chemical disease originating in brain chemistry, determined by genetics, and triggered by stress. In their groundbreaking The Addiction Solution, David Kipper and Steven Whitney distill these exciting findings.

A 12-Step Guide to bringing love, power, and purpose into your life. This important audiobook describes Paul Ferrini's 'Roadmap to Healing and Transformation'. It will help you open up to a life of genuine healing, and empowerment. You do not have to live in sacrifice, without love and support in your life. You can end your suffering and connect with your joy. You can find your passion in life, and learn to nurture and express your gifts. You need only do your part, and open your heart to receive them.

Most investors continue to embrace an active investing strategy despite the extensive academic research demonstrating its futility. Market timing or speculating on the next winning stock, fund manager, or investment style are all akin to gambling. Below-market returns in investment portfolios and pension accounts are the result of investors gambling with their hard-earned money. This twelve-step program will put active investors on the road to recovery.

Many people suffer in silence, struggling with mental illnesses that can be hard to talk about. In this book, readers will learn that their mental health matters, that they are loved, cherished, and celebrated. With this book, readers will find solace, gain clarity, and create a personal plan for their mental health and well-being. Benefits of this book include: - A newfound understanding of mental health and its importance - An emotionally empowering boost of self-care and self-love - The ability to create a personal plan to change your life What's included in the book: - A guide to ...

This classic AA Grapevine audiobook contains stories by AA members about how they learn to live with their fellow AAs, their loved ones, and their friends and colleagues through the power of AA's Principles. It includes an article by an atheist about the Third Step, a priest talking about religious zealots and the tales of people of different faiths discussing the AA principle of "God as we understand him." The audiobook focuses on how people in AA seek and find hope, faith, integrity, willingness, compassion and understanding.

There are lots of worries and questions for the drinker considering quitting alcohol for good. The Alcohol Escape Plan deals with many of the most common questions and concerns for the newly sober, or those planning to quit drinking but don't know how. After giving up drinking himself, Craig has helped over 50,000 people to stop drinking. Working with so many addicts over the years has given him a clear insight into the common worries.

Finding renewal in recovery - let go of old habits and attitudes welcome new understanding and enjoyments about moving on from past to a new life in sobriety. An enjoyable and uplifting spiritual retreat - also very good for Al-Anon recovery.

What if your addiction isn’t a punishment or a curse? What if your addiction is a precious opportunity, granted to a select few, to achieve the kind of life that most people only dream of? In The Gift of Addiction, 30-year recovery veteran Steven C. presents a case for this novel perspective.

Recovery from growing up with dysfunctional adults as parents. One concept is, the things you used to survive as a kid are ruining your life as an adult. Overcome poor self image, find your authentic self, heal your soul, and become the person you want to be.

Some people are talented at speaking before audiences, some at writing books, some at leading others, some at starting businesses. We're just talented in different ways. If you want to succeed, you must first identify the areas in which you are talented and then commit to developing those talents to the fullest. This audiobook will help you do just that with 12 proven strategies for uncommon achievement, including substantiated studies and unforgettable tips.

The Happy, Sober Solution is not just a way to break the cycle of alcohol addiction but a complete life overhaul. The end result being a return to the old, happy version of you. A you with more energy, better health, amazing relationships and starting everyday with vitality and excitement. Yes, I know it sound far too good to be true - but don't let that stop you taking a chance.

Why some get their wishes and others do not? I have 12 reasons... Do you want to know them? This set of principles - as I have ordered and systematized them - they make up "The Manifestation Code" and they are a spiritual technology to make the invisible visible. Although the concepts on which I have based the "12 powers" may seem like a commonplace to you, or you think you already know them, I will provide you with a new meaning for those concepts, please let yourself be surprised. What you are going to listen next is not new, but it has been forgotten.