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One Woman’s Path To God In Japan
Inspire & Motivate Jan 15, 2020 0
わたしのチイサナココロ is a short documentary following the steps of one woman’s journey along the...
One of the biggest weaknesses of Alcoholics Anonymous(AA) is that mental health isn’t covered in more depth. Millions of people suffering from addiction, too suffer from untreated mental health issues which originally lead them to their addiction/alcoholism. Their consumption coping strategy was often their only way to making life... Read more
Over the years I have heard people sling the term ‘generational curse’ around while speaking on the subject of strife and struggle. “The Smiths have been fighting this ugly generational curse for as long as I can remember”, is a typical phrase that comes to mind in my case.... Read more
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There is a resistance in me that is so subtle. It rises with such quietness, even the most vigilant eyes and ears wouldn’t be able to detect. The arrival is sharp. Its ghostly rising seems to convert itself to a tidal wave of suffocating anxiety in the time it... Read more
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I feel like King David who wrote most of the Psalms. One day we find ourselves screaming to the skies for relief, and the next you are gleaming with appreciation for all the beauty and joy around you. The last couple of days for me have been rather taxing.... Read more
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Fear…This short word somehow touches about every aspect of our lives. It was an evil and corroding thread; the fabric of our existence was shot through with it. It set in motion trains of circumstances which brought us misfortune we felt we didn’t deserve. -Big Book p.67 There are... Read more
If you trace the life path backwards of anyone struggling with addiction you will eventually uncover some degree of emotional trauma. As you will hear in Lamar’s case, he first faced his own trauma at the young age of 12. If an individual is not taught the appropriate coping... Read more
Taking on the responsibility as a guiding force in someone’s life is not to be taking lightly. As a sponsor you act as a bridge that will help connect newcomers to a beautiful new way of life. When done well, you will leave an indelible mark on that individual’s... Read more