Willingness
When it comes to alcoholism, my brain is an incredibly adaptive organ, capable of shifting my thoughts away from the real issue—my drinking.
The Process
This is the first spiritual retreat I’ve ever been on. Small room. Sparse furnishings. Cloister life. Upon checking in and...
Woke
The spirit does not wake with a start. There is no spiritual alarm clock to set. In my experience, a spiritual awakening is a gradual process.
Spilling Eggs
Nothing is more endearing to me than my son’s wish to do the things I do. He gets his toy...
Lean into the Wind
My favorite local burger joint is Elevation Burger. Whenever we ask our daughter where she wants to eat, she always...
Symptomatic
You do not need to suffer from depression to suffer from symptoms of depression. I’d like to make that clear...
Unscripted
If you asked me eleven years ago why I moved to Los Angeles, I’d have told you, I have a...
XI
The coffee is especially good this morning. Or maybe I’m just that tired. Our dog Riley was whining at me...
Truth Beauty Recovery
Our recent move reminded me that my first love in literature is poetry. It took me eight years of doing...
Suggestions that Shaped my Life
I tried to write out a long list of suggestions that helped me stay sober in that first critical year...