Compiling a structured format and
table of contents for "Choices"
was certainly an exercise in
faith for me.
Faith
and hope that this
on
line version of our magazine
will
someday grow into its' format
and
table of contents. I confess
to
badgering and nagging my
family,
friends, and often virtual
strangers
into contributing to this
and
future issues.
The
idea for this type of publication
is
certainly not a new one. There are many,
but
I believe there is room for more -- much more.
I refuse
to believe that just because we are in Recovery Programs,
we
have lost the ability to question, to reason, or to form thoughtful
respectful
opinions. If anything, being in recovery requires these mental
processes.
How
else will we learn? How else will we grow?
Within
the guidelines and structures of our 12 Step Programs lies the tremendous
potential of the human mind in tandem with the Higher Power of our own
choosing.
What
an incredibly powerful combination !
So
in honor of that collaboration and teamwork between us and our HP's, and
to celebrate
the
opportunity for a better life, this publication is called "CHOICES".
In
our past, we all had either too few choices, or none at all. As opposed
to now, in recovery, where our choices are our freedom, our hope, our very
lives. Now our choices are limited only by the amount of willingness
we have. Willingness to learn, to grow, to stretch our wings and
to experience the
very
best that recovery has to offer.
I can't
tell you how pleased I'd be if you would share your thoughts by contributing
to these pages
as
you progress in your recovery. In the 'menu' section, click on "Guidelines"
for information.
Please enjoy yourselves, and I hope something you read here inspires you.
Dakota ©
e-mail to: 12choices@mail.com
