by Diane Jellen | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
While compiling some of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s most memorable quotes, I discovered many of them mirrored the wisdom of the 12 Steps. See if you agree. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. “Faith is taking the...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
To prove I haven’t lost my sense of humor the meme of the gal admitting, “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most,” always brings a smile to my face. That is until the countless times a day when I walk into a room, stop, and...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Happy Friday everyone. Join me in welcoming day 10 of National Codependency Awareness Month. Like me, I pray you are learning something new and special, about yourself each day. Whenever I have a positive “Aha” moment of self-discovery, I think of the upbeat tune from...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today, the third day of 2020 is an opportune time to share the principles embedded in the first three steps of the 12-Step Program. Step 1. We admitted we were powerless over our problems—that our lives had become unmanageable. THE SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE of Step 1 calls...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Amazing what a difference five years can make when we make the decision to step out of denial. Amazing how healthy we become when we make the effort to take One Step at a time. Amazing how serene we can feel when we live in the moment, taking life one day at a time....
by Diane Jellen | Dec 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
At a recent Life Recovery 12-Step Faith-Based meeting, we shared our EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH, and HOPE from Christmas’ past and yes, we even shared our anxiety about the upcoming holiday. The beautiful take-away, for me, was hearing the STRENGTH of everyone in the room....
