“Recognize, Release, and Return – keys to a more fulfilling and balanced life.”

“The trouble with us alcoholics was this: We demanded that the world give us happiness and peace of mind in just the particular order we wanted to get it – by the alcohol route. And we weren’t successful. But when we take time to find out some of the spiritual laws, and familiarize ourselves with them, and put them into practice, then we do get happiness and peace of mind. . . There seem to be some rules that we have to follow, but happiness and peace of mind are always here, open and free to anyone.” DR. BOB AND THE GOOD OLDTIMERS, p. 308 “The simplicity of the A.A. program teaches me that happiness isn’t something I can “demand.” It comes upon me quietly, while I serve others. In offering my hand to the newcomer or to someone who has relapsed, I find that my own sobriety has been recharged with indescribable gratitude and happiness.”

Adapted from Daily Reflections

“We see the world not as it is, but as we are. No event is intrinsically good or bad; it is the eyes through which we see that make it one or the other. Experiment with finding the good in every experience. Even if an event seems to be a threat or a problem, adopt a vision through which it can empower you. When you behold life through the eyes of Love, you will find the beauty of God everywhere. Today, I ask for help to use Your vision today, to see the good in all people and experiences.”

Adapted from A Deep Breath of Life

“Make a gift of your life and lift all mankind by being kind, considerate, forgiving, and compassionate at all times, in all places, and under all conditions, with everyone as well as yourself. This is the greatest gift anyone can give.

“Know that right action itself is renunciation, Arjuna; in the yoga of action, you first renounce your own selfish will.”

Adapted from Bhagavad Gita