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I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success of an undertaking. If I felt it was the right thing to do, I was for it regardless of the possible outcome.
—Golda Meir
Living a principled life is what the inner self desires. It’s what God desires. And it’s what the healthier ego desires. Living the program’s principles is giving each of us practice in living a principled life, one that is free of guilt for our shortcomings.
Having principles assures direction. We need not ponder long how to proceed in any situation, what decision to make regarding any matter, when we are guided by principles. They offer us completeness. They help us define who we are and who we will be, in any turn of events.
As women, particularly as recovering women, we have struggled with self-definition. Often we were as others defined us, or we merely imitated those close by. Sometimes we may slip into old behavior and lose sight of who we are and how we want to live. It’s then that the program’s principles come immediately to our aid.
There is no doubt about how today should be lived. I will do it with confidence and joy.
From Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey © 1982, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation.
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National Recovery Month takes place in September and has been going strong for 20 years. The purpose of National Recovery Month is to raise awareness about drug and alcohol addiction and to honor the successes of treatment professionals around the globe.
GARR, the Georgia Association of Recovery Residences, celebrated National Recovery Month last year by starting a Recovery Awareness Fair. The Fair included breakfast, a keynote speaker, lunch, and plenty of networking opportunities for local treatment professionals.
Joel Bagley, President of GARR and also Executive Director of Purple, Inc. played a large role in organizing the event last year. It was such a huge success, the members of GARR decided to have the Fair again this year. The Fair took place on September 10th at the Renaissance Hotel in Atlanta. There was an even larger turnout than last year. Many came for the endless networking opportunities and to hear keynote speaker, Dr. Ronald Hunsicker.
For more information, please call Purple, Inc. at 770.962.8215 or visit Purple, Inc. online at http://www.purpletreatment.com.