Learn to see things as they are, not better or worse than they are. By coming to a neutral place in your mind and emotions, you give rise to the innate wisdom that can move you in the most productive direction.

For some part of the day, find silence.

Because you taught me how to start every day with a clear head and a grateful heart, today, anything is possible.

Because you taught me how to start every day with a clear head and a grateful heart, today, anything is possible.

Because you taught me how to start every day with a clear head and a grateful heart, today, anything is possible.

What I insist I don't need to work on is probably what I most do.

Such grace at work in our lives. I'm speechless.

Sobriety gives me the ultimate freedom to do what I want, go where I want, be who I want. I pray to use those gifts wisely, in service to others.

Everyone has their own path. Some never reach a better destination, some do. All are there to teach me something.

Choose joy.

Refining our speech – minimizing profanity, for instance – opens the door to asserting ourselves in more productive ways.

“We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.” A calm mind is the way to greater insight. The more we settle our thoughts, the more room there is for intuition to arise. And the better our intuition, the greater our ability to serve.

Unstuck is a beautiful thing.

Show up strong, give it everything you’ve got, and leave ‘em wanting more!

Let's have fun today, shall we?

It’s not enough that I don’t intend to hurt or disrespect someone; I must rise to the level of managing my mind and conduct to ensure that I don’t.

When you're looking for real answers, not just temporary relief, sometimes only silence will do.

Be willing to grow. Don’t worry about whether you are more or less willing than anyone else. Just be willing.

The hardest, longest, and best day of my life was the day of my first meeting. I wrestled mightily with the fear of the unknown as I waited for it, and then with the bigger fear, once I got there, that the beauty and hope of recovery was for everyone but me. Thank you – all of you – for loving me through that and keeping me on the path.

Stand tall, literally, drawing yourself up straight and proud. Smile while you do it, and greet the day with quiet certainty.

Be still. Stop talking, moving, thinking, judging, projecting. You can gear up again later, but for now, settle down - if only for a moment - and rest.

When faced with difficult situations, I can either apply graceful acceptance or irritable resignation. Only one leaves room for hope and action; I pray to choose wisely.

Instead of jumping to conclusions, imagine strolling up to them, reflecting on things you notice along the way. It might just give you the time you need to reach something better.

As long as you're thinking anyway, you might as well think big.

The great thing about swiftly “cleaning your side of the street” is that allows you to more quickly get on with the business of being of greater service.

Greet some part of every day with the curiosity of a child, free of preconceived notions. You’ll be amazed at the possibilities and new perspectives that arise.

We don’t always have to strive and push for greatness. Sometimes good (truly good, not the false “fine” we sometimes use) is good enough.

Someone called me "an open book" the other day. I just keep working to make sure it is one worth reading.

One of the secrets to gracious, conscious living is to choose what is right for you without making others wrong in the process.

Me: “I get to believe in whatever?” Sponsor: “Yes.”
Me: “Really?!?”
Sponsor: “Yes.”
Me: “But I don’t know what to believe in.” Sponsor: “Start by believing that I believe – in you, and your ability to do this sobriety thing.” And in the beginning, that was all I had and all I needed to put one foot in front of the other, one day at a time.

I am grateful to have woken to more than a few sober New Year's mornings now - they never lose their "luster". Wishing you all a wondrous and happy 2011!