The Quickest Way to Become Abstinent

The Quickest Way to Become Abstinent

abstinence, Recovery, Twelve Steps

And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. (Doctrine and Covenants 64:33) For most people, the one sure way to quickly become abstinent and then to consistently continue in abstinence is to start with a humble, simple abstinence. We must view our...
The Quickest Way to Become Abstinent

Small & Simple

Change of Heart, Keep Coming Back, Perfectionism

For years, the physical exercise experts insisted that a person needed to do at least 30 minutes of exercise to stay fit. 40 minutes was better. An hour was fantastic! I could never figure out how to carve out a 30-minute block of time from my busy schedule, much less...
The Quickest Way to Become Abstinent

Blessed By Mottos

Recovery, Tools

You’re in the right program if you’re blessed by mottos. Alcoholics Anonymous has dozens of them. They’re quick and to the point. That’s why we like them. AA’s often joke that it has to be short or their sodden old brains wouldn’t be able...
The Quickest Way to Become Abstinent

God Believes in Little Bits

Change of Heart, Perfectionism

We all have things we know we should be doing to bring more joy or health to our lives. Something we feel the Spirit nudging us to do. For me, one of these things is physical exercise. I know I should do it. I feel better about myself when I do it. But… It is a huge...