I am in recovery from everything

 These are a few profound things I've learned from just one meeting at Smart Recovery:

"Do the next right thing" 

"SEN - Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition" 

"Anger is one letter away from Danger" and 

"Don't do these three C's: Criticize, Complain, Condemn" 

"Take care of the alligator closest to the boat" 

"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete - everyone will respect you"  

"Silence is more powerful than proving a point" 

"When someone does you wrong - pray: Bless Them, Change Me" (this one from Charlie/AA)

I am always in recovery from something.  Smartrecovery.org is the best place you can go to begin to heal from substance abuse issues, alcoholism, porn, gambling, love, sex, smoking...whatever addiction issues you may have - there is a road to recovery here.  I like this program's philosophy much more than AA.  I am an artist so I love the 'VACI" tool - go here for their amazing toolkit:  https://smartrecovery.org/toolbox

Smart Recovery - because we are always in recovery from something right?  That's what I'm sayin'. 

Here are some other great quotes I've learned:

Don’t lend money to your family. Give it.

Stop telling people more than they need to know.

Never eat the last piece of something you didn't buy.

Don't throw your friend under the bus to impress someone.

Never insult the cooking when you are the guest.

Don't take out your phone during a conversation.

Never take credit for work you didn't do.

Listen, nod, and most of all make eye contact.

Never let emotions overpower you.

Learn the word Equanimity 

Dress well no matter what the occasion.

Never kick a man when he is already down.

Never beg for a relationship.

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Smart Recovery

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