by Jen Smith Selfish, self centered, self seeking, on page 62 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous it says that this deep rooted selfishness is my problem.  When I first read further down the page where it says that my problems are of my own making I remember being pissed.  “But if you met my ex you would understand that he is definitely the problem,” I was quick to dispute in early recovery. My problems today are high quality compared...

by Jen Smith I’m supposed to accept everything in my life at this moment as exactly the way it’s supposed to be.  But I don’t want to.  There are parts that I don’t particularly like and I can rationalize quite well around my perceived notion that these things are not the way they are supposed to be.  Unfortunately I also believe that my resistance to the moment being as is, and lack of acceptance, prolongs and increases my...

Greetings all: I’m always looking for that distraction.  What can I obsess on next that will entertain me and help me through another day clean and sober.  Well friends, today it’s the Ukulele.  This thing is so much fun!  Here’s my debut on YouTube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8Hjbebi4j-c Hope you...

by Jen Smith I’m a big believer in positive thinking.  As many great modern spiritual teachers insist, our thoughts are very powerful and have a huge affect on the world around us including creating our future.  I know this and believe this and have gotten better at paying attention to my thoughts keeping them in line with the positive energy flow that I feel is all around us to tap into.  Despite all of this there is one area in my life...