For all of us Dads, Happy Father's Day! I'm on my way to Denver International Airport. I'll be spending the weekend with my wife and kids in Texas. Grateful and Humble, Joseph Shanklin June 18, 2021
Category: Self Awareness
The courage to change.
Regardless of your spiritual beliefs. Regardless of your position on God. How many of us live their life as if God is watching? How many of us make good decisions when there are no witnesses? For myself, I must never stop. Self-inventory is essential if I'm to stay on my path. Joseph Shanklin February 7, … Continue reading God Is Watching [Re-post]
Careful What You Wish For Re-post Unfortunately for the addict, the enemy is addiction, and addiction has unlimited resources. Yes, our enemy has been planning for battle, going to war, and killing addicts since coping skills first came into existence. Like combat, the battle of maintaining sobriety is a fluid situation, and the enemy [addiction] … Continue reading Careful What You Wish For [Re-post From September 2019]
Since adolescence, we've been educated not to play in traffic. So, what do I do? I accept employment requiring me to work in 'live traffic.' So much for making rational decisions, huh. Without question, my job is hazardous. Whether patrolling, assisting drivers on the Interstate Highway, or helping The State Patrol with automobile accidents, I'm … Continue reading Nearly Smashed At Work
From time to time, I must remind myself of something essential: I am not in control. I must let go and open my senses entirely to remain on the path. My sobriety and my life depend on it. Joseph Shanklin June 5, 2021
Throughout my adolescence, my mother told me I could be anything and all things were possible. She was correct; God rest her soul. Even though we must all struggle, these things are certainly true. The path will be cleared of obstacles. Assistance is forever available. The answer is always yes. Unless 'we' impede our way, … Continue reading The Answer Is Always Yes
I have nothing except respect for our Armed Forces. The men and women who choose to serve are the bravest of the brave. These are The Super Heroes of The United States of America. God Bless The United States Armed Forces! Joseph Shanklin May 31, 2021
A Journal Introduction From stinging monster, soaring eagle, and phoenix rising, I have evolved through the ranks of Scorpio, ultimately emerging from the ashes of decay. When I proceeded to begin blogging two years ago, I had only recently returned from the land of the dead. Or, as some may see it: The drug world. … Continue reading My Personal Evolution
Recently, I came across an intriguing article about addiction recovery. This particular piece compared the following: (A) Quitting through a structured program, such as The Twelve Steps. (B) Quitting through abstinence. The abstinence method eliminated the use of a Higher Power and focused exclusively on the concept of the addict being their own Higher Power. … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Just Say Maybe]
Following four years of drug use, I sobered up 28 months ago. Shortly after cleaning up, I began writing. I fell in love with writing instantly, swearing myself to her for life. Oh yes, for myself [Writing] is a woman. How else could I explain such an intimate relationship? Fortunately, my wife has witnessed the … Continue reading What’s Next?
