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Reflections on a 30-Year Journey in Recovery by Karl Shallowhorn

written by Karl Shallowhorn "For when a few years are past, I shall go the way of no return.� Job 16:22 This past Wednesday I celebrated 30 years clean. 30 years of not using alcohol or any illicit drugs. The years prior to this time were fueled by substance abuse that was accompanied by a co-occurring mental health disorder. It was during this time that I felt disconnected from God,

Known by Hannah Campbell Gustafson

written by Hannah Campbell Gustafson I remember vividly the fall that I began graduate school at the University of Chicago, walking around campus and feeling completely and totally invisible. It was an awful feeling. Now, I�m aware that some of this is because I went to a college with around 2000 students, so walking around campus I would recognize almost everyone, and know and greet many

Three Gratitudes for the New Year by Amy Petr� Hill

written by by Amy Petr� Hill January is a magical month here in Colorado. Snow glistens on the top of the mountains and most trees sleep deeply, readying themselves to burst into color come spring, while the evergreens stand silent watch. For me, January brings a new personal journal and the happiness that comes with touching clean, crisp pages awaiting my ideas and experiences in the coming

Therefore, Let it Be Resolved by Kirk Moore

written by Kirk Moore Did you make any New Year�s Resolutions? After a day or two, how are things going? Resolutions, goals, challenges, and dreams aren�t limited to once a year. Things don't have to be "resolved." There doesn't have to be a mandate. What if instead of a list of "musts," every day I simply decided to Be mindful of how I�m feeling. Be mindful of my surroundings. Be