Blog Posts
October 30, 2025
How AA Taught Me the True Meaning of Powerlessness
Discover how admitting powerlessness in Alcoholics Anonymous extends beyond Step One. Explore how understanding your limits—and relying on your Higher …
October 23, 2025
The Art of Not Starting: Emotional Sobriety in Action
“The fight cannot exist if I don’t start.” Learn how this AA insight transforms anger, triggers, and emotional recovery …
October 16, 2025
What Does ISM Mean in AA and Addiction Recovery?
Learn how ISM affects sobriety. From self-sponsorship to spiritual malady, this article explores how to recognize and overcome relapse triggers …
October 9, 2025
The Recovery Secret: Every Problem Is a Step Problem
Discover how the 12 Steps provide timeless solutions to any problem in life and recovery. Learn why sponsors say every …
October 2, 2025
How the Twelve Steps Solve Every Problem: Understanding STEP
Discover how the STEP acronym—Solution To Every Problem—can guide you through challenges using the principles of the Twelve Steps. Learn …
September 25, 2025
From Saying Sorry to Staying Sorry: Breaking Harmful Patterns
Understand why merely saying “sorry” isn’t enough! Dive into effective strategies for addressing anger and improving your relationships through accountability …
Recovery Moments Podcast
November 12, 2025
Finding Sobriety Through Amends: Lessons from AA
Join us as we discuss the profound importance of making amends within AA’s 12-step program—your journey towards healing starts here! …
November 10, 2025
Why an Annual Inventory is Key to Lasting Sobriety
Explore the significance of annual inventories in Alcoholics Anonymous & learn how they can transform your journey toward sobriety …
November 5, 2025
Milestones on the Road: A Personal AA Journey
Celebrate with me on my AA birthday! Learn how milestones inspire recovery and why annual inventories are crucial for spiritual …
October 29, 2025
God at the Center: A Solar System Perspective on Recovery
explore how God’s presence centers your life within your personal solar system—a powerful tool for recovery insights! …
October 27, 2025
Wandering Asteroids: Navigating the Recovery Journey
Surprising parallels between erratic asteroids and life’s surprises! Learn how to find stability with faith at your center …
October 22, 2025
God as Our Sun: Finding Light in the Journey of Recovery
Join us as we discuss the dynamic tension between divine attraction and distractions—navigating your faith’s elliptical orbit around God’s presence …
More GEMS Revealed — Meetings in a Book for Addiction Recovery
Discover More GEMS Revealed: bite-sized recovery insights and practices. Perfect for sponsees. Order on Amazon or at the4thdimension.ca today …
Essays
Reminders and alarms
The Muslims have a great habit of prayer reminders. Five times a day they are called to prayer by an outside source. I need the same reminder system to re-focus …
The 5th Step Process – Shining Lights on the Problems
This is an essay based on my experience with the Step that immediately follows the Inventory Step …
Inventories – Do Them, and Learn to Love to Do Them
I love inventories. Really. They are great. They are the best investment that I make in time and energy. I get more returns from inventories than anything else I do …