The AA Bedevilments: What is alcoholism?  There are four primary camps who battle to be adorned with the gold around their neck.  You know, to be recognized as the number one factor in the cause of alcoholism and, consequently it’s treatment.  These specific schools are: … Read More

Toltec Wisdom…the power of a new agreement! If there was ever a passage that dramatically altered my perspective, it was in the chapter titled Breaking Old Agreements in Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic The Four Agreements. A good author will make you self-reflect, but a great … Read More

Further Along The Road Less Traveled…a tid-bit on human nature! So, last Friday I spent a riveting evening alone with my books – sounds about as badass as my Magic the Gathering tournaments in high school. Anyway, I was reading through M. Scott Peck’s lectures … Read More

What Are The Three Delusions of Alcoholics Anonymous? Alcoholics Anonymous is famous for its play-by-play breakdown of the Big Book, which is the organization’s basic text – a damn near Holy Book!  If you have experience with ‘the rooms’ you’re likely familiar with the prayers, … Read More

Understanding Powerlessness…where to start? What is powerlessness…just what does this mean? In contemporary culture, the concept is the opposite of success, prosperity, and mental health. However, within the 12-step framework is the concept properly understood? The Straw Man – Fallacious Reasoning Often when something is … Read More

Stop The Blame Game…The Power Of Choice  Obviously the nature of this type of article assumes you have the power of choice. Actually, it not only presupposes it’s existence, it argues it’s the most powerful force within your arsenal if not in the entire world.  … Read More