“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. I had the opportunity to hear these simple yet profound words spoken by a wife who wanted to use her energy in her marriage effectively. She recognized that pushing, pulling, controlling or manipulating her … More Keynotes #10: Partnering Against The Problem

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. I’m reminded of the early 1990’s song “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M. (you could view the video here). If you were to watch the video, we’re given a glimpse of people who quietly carry … More Keynotes #9: When Everybody Hurts

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. “68° to 72°” is actually the “comfort zone” that I try to stay within with my behaviors. I know that I’m sometimes tempted to soar beyond 72° (where I’m short, irritable or inconsiderate) or … More Keynotes #8: 68° – 72°

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. I’ve always liked this scripture in the Bible, as it has helped me to think through and deal with my anger (and other feelings) constructively: “If you become angry, do not let your … More Keynotes #7: Dealing swiftly with Anger

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. Do you practice daily recovery rituals that get your day off to a positive and constructive start? Do you exercise, read scripture, pray, meditate or focus on how you wish your day and … More Keynotes #6: Morning Recovery Rituals

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. Every now and then I hope you access something that makes you laugh. I’ve always liked Gary Larsen’s The Far Side comic strip, and for many years I always looked forward to receiving … More Keynotes #5: Humor

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. I’ve always liked Steve Wonder’s “message music.”  His songs and those of Earth, Wind and Fire were very critical in me becoming a Christian in the late 1970’s. One song in particular that … More Keynotes #4: Songs in the Key of Life

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. Tonight’s “Key” comes from Step 10: “We continued to take a personal inventory and when we were wrong, we promptly admitted it” Do you ever reflect on or think about how a conversation … More Keynotes #3: My Daily Inventory

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. Today’s “Key” is just a reminder that it’s OK to ask for help when you need it. As a man, when I didn’t ask for help, I got into some unenviable and stressful … More Keynotes #2: Its OK to ask for Help

“Keynotes” are my brief comments about life and recovery and are intended to provide insight, inspiration, wisdom or humor to your day. Today’s keynote simply asks you to remember how “Key” your Higher Power is to your day. I imagine that God would love to empower you, as best as you’re able, to be kind … More Keynotes #1: My Higher Power