The Universe doesnโt make mistakes. Everything is happening just as it should. Itโs only our perception of difficulties that causes us the distress and the difficulty we experience. Not only that, but when we label events as โbad,' we fail to perceive the benefit that is waiting for us.
Chris PrentissI wrote this book to show you that a cure is entirely possible because I've seen it happen over and over again.
Chris PrentissTo 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.
Chris PrentissIf 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.
Chris Prentiss