John Luther once said, "Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece by thought, choice, courage and determination." Nothing could be truer. There are some amongst us that are born prodigies, blessed with talent that others cannot even dream of possessing. But there are some attributes that set us apart, regardless of the skills we possess and the … [Read more...]
When Actions Conform ~ WOMEN in RECOVERY
December 17, 2012 by
Conscience is an aptitude, faculty, intuition, or judgment of the intellect that distinguishes right from wrong. Moral evaluations of this type may reference values or norms (principles and rules). In psychological terms, conscience is often described as leading to feelings of remorse when a human does things that go against his/her moral values, and to feelings of rectitude or integrity when actions conform to such norms. The extent to which conscience informs moral judgment before an … [Read more...]
The Gal in the Glass, Anonymous – WOMEN in RECOVERY
February 23, 2012 by
The Gal in the Glass When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you Queen for a day, Just go to the mirror and look at yourself And see what that Gal has to say. For it isn’t your father,mother,husband or strife Whose judgment upon you must pass. The person whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back from the glass. You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a plum And think you’re a wonderful Gal. But the Gal in the … [Read more...]
