Addiction Recovery Blog | Daniel J Callahan, MSW

Progress

by Daniel 18 February 2010

“Discontent is the first step in progress. No one knows what is in him till he tries, and many would never try if they were not forced to.” – Basil Maturin I have never met anyone that has entered recovery because they were overjoyed with their life. Typically folks have tried various ways to control their [...]

Bravery

by Daniel 17 February 2010

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” Thomas Paine Amazingly as we grow in our recovery we get better at handling situations that used to baffle us! That is one of the ninth step promises. As we mature in life we grow [...]

Vocation

by Daniel 16 February 2010

“We will receive not what we idly wish for but what we justly earn. Our rewards will always be in exact proportion to our service.” — Earl Nightingale As an addict I lived in the “Wish”. I wish I had this, I wish I wasn’t that, I wish my…. In the recovered life we are [...]

Taking Action

by Daniel 15 February 2010

This is an excellent piece out of the Daily Reflection. I could not help but post it for you to read! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have…. Dan DAILY REFLECTIONS FEBRUARY 15 TAKING ACTION Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They [...]

Spontaneity

by Daniel 15 February 2010

“When I do things without any explanation, but just with spontaneity…I can be sure that I am right.” – Federico Fellini When I am active in my Spiritual life spontaneity is a wonderful thing. I make great decisions, I behave appropriately, I help people, and I feel better. Yet spontaneity was my enemy as an addict, [...]

Talent

by Daniel 14 February 2010

“Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for and you will succeed.“ – Sidney Smith We all have God given talent. Now surely, to become excellent or proficient at anything we must practice. Michael Jordan became great not solely on his incredible talent, [...]

Success

by Daniel 13 February 2010

“Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.“ – Zig Ziglar I am traveling today so it has been tough to write the blog! Success for any of us in recovery is living daily, sober! Yet, there is so much more. Last night I decided to buy myself a new skate board. [...]

Optimism

by Daniel 12 February 2010

“Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other “ – Brian Tracy An optimistic view of our future is in order. Life gets better and better and better every day in every way. The life of recovery is more than simply just not drinking and drugging. The life of [...]

Rise Above Mediocrity

by Daniel 11 February 2010

“We must overcome the notion that we must be regular . . . It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.” – Uta Hagen Most people that struggle with addiction that I have met have talents that are above average. They have abilities to excel in all they [...]

Addiction Help

by Daniel 10 February 2010

When it comes to addiction help, where you find the help is integral to your success. Agencies and recovery centers that are stuck on any one philosophy are kidding themselves and their clients. True addiction help is a discovery process for the individual. Let me give you an example of the medical models flawed thinking. [...]

Attitude is Everything

by Daniel 9 February 2010

“The last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl The three rules of a healthy attitude, rule number one, Always Be Positive, rule number two, Always Be Positive and rule number three, Always Be Positive!!! I can tell you [...]