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In 1973 I gave my first lecture on the disease concept of alcoholism to a group of patients in treatment in Janesville, Wisconsin. The material I drew on for the …

One of life’s enduring challenges is coming to terms with our mortality. Popular culture often touches on this theme – sometimes humorously – suggesting that fear of death underlies many …

Who among us thinks we have the power to change the world? Hardly anyone. Who among us thinks the world needs to be changed? Practically everyone. This is a huge …

The second step is, not surprisingly, the step one takes after the first step. If you remember, the first step is the one where people admit they are powerless over …

There is a general belief that an alcoholic will not face facts and try to quit drinking until he or she has hit bottom. In fact, a phrase we often …

So, I was driving home the other day when I decided to take what I hoped to be a shortcut to avoid a traffic snarl. I turned down Hope Street …

Step Twelve – An Unexpected Emphasis There are some surprising things that are both found and not found in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. For one thing, there is …

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. …

There is great power in a story to change lives. The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) learned that the life of a “hopeless alcoholic” could change to one of sober …