You can open to the idea that whatever happened to you in the past eventually turned out or will turn out to be a benefit to you.

People who believe they have bad luck create bad luck. Those who believe they are very fortunate, that the world is a generous place filled with trustworthy people, live in exactly that kind of world.

Even if it is painful and lonely, associate with worthy companions.

Who you allow into the circle of your life will make the difference in the quality of your life.

If you examine your motive for doing anything, you'll soon discover that your reason is that you believe it will make you happy.

To give up power to change for the better is inherently distasteful to everyone, and to force people to affirm that they are addicts or alcoholics so they can speak in a meeting is shameful and demoralizing.

If you can stop using substance or stop your addictive behavior for extended periods of time without craving, you are not dependent. You are dependent only if you can't stop without physical or psychological distress (you have unpleasant physical and/or psychological withdrawal symptoms) or if you stop and then relapse.