AT CenterThe Speaker gets to pick either link associated with their time slot Step 12 12p Must We be Condemned to Repeat the Past for All Eternity True “Courage is to Tell the Story of Who You Are with Your Whole Heart”* Step 1 1p “We Are Miracles”* One and All The Road to Recovery…Continue readingMarathon Meeting NYE Topic Schedule
Analysis of today’s Stress Free Zone Today’s SFZ weaves together recovery, activism, and hope. The content aligns closely with the principles of individual empowerment, spiritual inclusivity, and radical compassion. These ideas echo themes in the works of Viktor Frankl, Thich Nhat Hanh, Carl Jung, and Harvey Milk himself. Recovery Dharma’s blessing—“May you be happy…free from suffering”—draws…Continue readingCelebrate Harvey Milk Day becuz ‘Rebellions are Built on Hope’
Analysis of today’s Stress Free Zone Today’s SFZ calls for a fearless embrace of peace and healing, fitting for a Cinco de Mayo reflection. It highlights a spiritual journey rooted in surrender, vulnerability, and action. In Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12), the emphasis is on ceasing internal conflict to access deeper awareness. Carl…Continue readingIn Honor of Cinco De Mayo as We Set Fear Free from the Deepest Chambers of Our Heart
Today’s Stress Free Zone posits that Unity holds transformative power, as noted in It Works, How & Why. It binds individuals into a fellowship that fosters lasting change. Emile Durkheim, a pioneer in sociology, stressed that collective consciousness strengthens societies. When members trust one another, their shared purpose becomes unstoppable. The Twelve Traditions, referenced in…Continue readingUnleash the Awesome Power that will Change Our Lives Forever – Step 2
“Pain seems to be the price of admission, but we always seem to get many more rewards than we had hoped for or expected.” “This pain is the pain of building character. We no longer hide behind a cloud of smoke whenever life presents us with an opportunity for spiritual growth.” (Life with Hope, p.…Continue readingThe Reasons Why You May Feel You’re Paying Too High a Price for Recovery – Step 1
Analysis of today’s Stress Free Zone: Today’s SFZ explores the concept of Umoja—the Swahili word for unity—through the lens of mutual support, compassion, and shared responsibility. By highlighting how loving connections not only sustain individual recovery but also strengthen community bonds. The excerpt from How Al-Anon Works reminds us that healing often happens in the…Continue readingUmoja: the Loving Connections that Bring Us Together as One
Once upon a time, in a distant land, there lived a remarkable centaur named Magnus. He was known for his imposing figure and physical strength. But what truly set him apart was his compassionate heart and unwavering commitment. As the leader of his herd, Magnus faced a unique challenge: the struggle to tame the beast…Continue readingMagnus: the Centaur
Today’s Stress Free Zone highlight themes of spiritual growth, reliance on a higher power, and personal determination. As evidence of possible miracles in our lives. When we examine specific examples from world history. We can see how these themes have manifested and influenced significant events and individuals: – These examples from world history illustrate how…Continue readingIs It a Miracle?
Once upon a time in 17th-century France, there lived a nobleman named Louis. Much like the esteemed French author and philosopher François duc de La Rochefoucauld. Louis faced momentous choices that tested his moral compass and challenged him to do what was right. Louis belonged to the prestigious aristocracy, surrounded by wealth, privilege, and societal…Continue readingThe Right Thing
Today’s Stress-Free Zone discusses the recovery wellness concepts of spiritual alignment, the pursuit of good, and the struggle against evil. Let’s compare and contrast these ideas with the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche, two renowned philosophers known for their distinct perspectives on morality and spiritual wellness. Immanuel Kant was an 18th-century German philosopher…Continue readingAlignment Btwn Good & Evil
