There was an article in the paper today about an attempt to secure a pardon for Homer Adolphe Plessy. The Louisiana Board of Pardons has unanimously approved the measure, and …
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This is where reflection meets recovery. In these writings, Dr. Michael Cowl Gordon explores the inner landscapes of addiction, healing, spirituality, and the Heroic Journey. Whether sharing insights from decades in medicine or pondering life’s deeper questions, each post is an invitation to think, feel, and grow. Grab a cup of coffee, stay a while, and join the conversation.
My Introduction to the Heroic Journey
Posted on November 2, 2021
I suppose that one could say that my inspiration for the writing of The Twelve Step Pathway: A Heroic Journey of Recovery came from a lifetime of experience, both personal …
Coach John Thompson – An American Hero
Posted on October 4, 2021
I just finished reading John Thompson’s autobiography, I Came as a Shadow. His is an excellent example of the Heroic Journey, of overcoming monumental difficulties in achieving success in life. …
Noah a Drunk? Not so Much, but What About Lot?
Posted on September 28, 2021
Noah is generally credited, if that is the right term, with being the first alcoholic in the Bible. It is possible that he was, but the evidence is scant. This …
The Heroic Journey – Native American Experience
Posted on September 28, 2021
A few weeks ago I received a booklet from Oglala Lakota College (OLC) entitled Woksape Wokikta – Awakening to Wisdom. I receive these gems because of the small financial support …
Some A.A. History
Posted on September 28, 2021
I have a great personal and professional interest in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, and I find the history of the origins of this movement to be fascinating. There are …