Tag Archives: healing

Making Peace with the Past

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Lori Crockett

Yes, we have to accept the past, as we cannot change it. But we can study it for wisdom, look into it for truth, examine it for understanding. Look at the past with open eyes. Try to see all the … Continue reading →

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Go Deeper

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Lori Crockett

There is depth,
underneath the surface,
unfamiliar,
untapped,
underused. Continue reading →

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Losing…

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Lori Crockett

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I just responded to a post from a friend who lost two people to addiction this week. My response was heartfelt and taken from my own experience. This is what I said, “I have to remember this is a feelings … Continue reading →

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Dirty Words in Recovery

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Lori Crockett

Acceptance and expectations–two dirty words we hear a lot in the rooms of recovery. Both embody concepts most of us are quite uncomfortable with. We don’t want to accept the way things are, instead we want things to be the … Continue reading →

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Good Advice for Recovery

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Lori Crockett

Some sayings I’ve heard in the rooms and found helpful… The Bible says, “And it shall come to pass.” Not, “And it shall come to stay.” Expect nothing. Blame no one. Do something. A problem shared is a problem halved. … Continue reading →

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NA’s Just for Today, adapted for a wider recovery audience

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lori Crockett

I have found a short list of affirmations from pages 4 and 5 of the NA White Booklet, Narcotics Anonymous, (copyright 1976, 1983, 1986 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc.) to be a wonderful daily affirmation for recovery, and have … Continue reading →

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