“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ~Martin Buber

The last time I went on a vacation that was absent of any responsibility other than be a traveler was in 2004. Five plus years ago, a friend offered to fly me out West to San Francisco, to attend Darshan at an ashram. The event was very crucial in my recovery from crystal meth. At that point in my “sobriety”, I still drank whiskey pretty diligently, without concern. My goal was to not use crystal meth. No one at this event really smoked or drank. A lot of…

Our regular Sunday chats start at 8pm EST. This week is an open meeting (no host) and the topic will be about New Year’s resolutions. So whether or not you made any, need support keeping them, or want to share your secrets for success–join us. We resolve to make the hour interesting and inspirational!

Today my delicious morning starts with 10 hours of sleep and a stout, steaming cup of coffee. My Grad school professors keep hammering the importance of reading news in order to create better news and so I make my morning rounds.

The “Aughties” (not the 80’s) are coming to a close tomorrow night. It feels like life should be bigger and better than it is, after all this current decade is the one in which the 21st century and 3rd millennium began. Paul Krugman wrote a great piece today referring to this passing decade The Big Zero. Financially and politically we…

Tonight’s chat with Margaux starts at 8pm EST.  Bring some hot chocolate and pull up a seat at your computer.

The focus this month is on getting through the holidays and the topic tonight is “Being away from a loved one because they were/are living in addiction.”

In Margaux’s words:

“I plan to focus mainly on practices of detachment, self-care and, most importantly, ways of cultivating gratitude during a time when many of us find it hard not to think about what we don’t have and resent that we’re not receiving. I’d love for you to join me and share your ideas and…

Greetings!

We will be keeping the chat room nice and warm this Sunday, with another session of holiday preparedness featuring this weeks hostess, A. Miles. The chosen topic for the “meeting” is “How to avoid getting overwhelmed by the holidays.”

The chat starts at 8pm EST and you have to bring your own hot chocolate!

Next Sunday, same time, same place, blogger Margaux will be your hostess. The topic will be “Being away from a loved one because they were/are living in addiction.” She has a great post up now on her blog site, Love in the Time of Addiction, about working through…

We know that “We are everywhere.” New technology from Ann-e helps addicts utilize, support and connect with the recovery network.

From About.com:

You are in recovery, but you have a sudden urge to pick up. You are away from your home base and your 12-step contacts, but you need to talk to someone, anyone who understands. You feel isolated and you need to connect with someone else in recovery.

Now, there’s a app for that.

Annie’s idea for a peer-to-peer phone application was inspired from a shopping encounter where she recognized an addict’s need for help and the loneliness many addicts feel when…

Well, I’m sitting here with a cup of coffee in hand (still have my vices) and there are tears of joy in my eyes while I try to write this. I have five years sober from crystal methamphetamine!!!!

Holy Crow! Five years!

Since I began trudging the road of recovery, wonderful people and opportunities have come into my life. I don’t just trudge the road anymore, now I’m allowed to serve and help build it! Now I see fabulous mile markers that represent the most scenic, enjoyable route in the world.

My heart is now open, a lighthouse, that can attract the very…