Addicts and alcoholics will use character defects as a means to a self-indulgent end or as a weapon of justification for self-will run riot. To everyone around, their defects of character are on full display. But, the addicted remains blind to their destructiveness. It is very difficult to turn a critical eye on one’s own…
Author: Dr. Burnout
Transformation Part X: No More Secrets
In a great and stable program of recovery, the recovering addict or alcoholic will no longer harbor secrets. Secrets such as resentments, desires, mistakes, petty jealousies, disappointments, and even secret truths can put sobriety at risk. They can fester within and lead to undesirable changes in behavior. The same is true for any life that…
008 The Power of Transformation – Why do alcoholics and addicts relapse?
Whether you are new to recovery, have many years of sobriety or are just interested in knowing, this is a question that needs to be asked and answered. Why do alcoholics and addicts relapse? There is an answer to this question and it may not be what you think. In fact, I am sure of…
Transformation Part IX: But, I don’t know how to do that.
We are now up to step #6 of Transformation. It is time to gather together the resources and knowledge necessary to help you achieve your goals. Many people do not even make it this far before giving up. Many others will stall here because they discover they lack critical information or the tools that are…
Transformation Part VIII: Transforming Your Spiritual Self.
No self-help assessment or effort can be complete unless you address the health of your spiritual self. If your are to Transform your life, not just change it, then your spiritual realm is just as important as the other three realms. Maybe even more so. It is the deeper part of you. The spirit encompasses…