“When we practise self-compassion, we look after ourselves just as though we are nurturing a small child. In fact, a major part of grieving our original pain work (so that we can heal and be emotion...”

“Lets remind ourselves that to be compassionate and forgiving doesnt mean we are endorsing dysfunctional behaviour. On the contrary, its essential the harm that was inflicted upon us is properly val...”

“In my view, compassion takes empathy to another level. With compassion, there is an internal calling to move empathy into action. Compassion is love in action.”

“The process of recovering from addictiveness happens at a deeper level of consciousness and through feeling our pain without using old addictive fixes. There is no escaping that getting in touch wi...”

“To stay true to ourselves and remain kind to others is an art. It does require daily vigilance and, at the same time, its important to remember that art can often get messy.”

“Hitting bottom is an inside job it's something that happens within our consciousness.”

“I bought salvation from a man on the street. He said, "Go down to the beach and let the waves wash your feet.”

“We all have those things that help us carry on through life. It is important that these things upon which we depend for daily strength are healthy for our character rather than harmful. We must ask...”

“God made you for His pleasure. And He made you intrinsically needy and dependent on His unspeakable joy. If you are struggling with sin our addiction, dont try to kill your appetite for pleasure. I...”

“I wanted a drink. There were a hundred reasons why a man will want a drink, but I wanted one now for the most elementary reason of all. I didn't want to feel what I was feeling, and a voice within ...”

“Not being a man of means, I knew that if I did not stay sober enough to earn money, I would run out of liquor.”

“Believe that is cure is possible for you. Discover and heal the underlying causes with a holistic recovery program. Adopt a philosophy based on what is true in the Universe.”

“Walter Isaacson, who ate dinner with the Jobs family while researching his biography of Steve Jobs, told Bilton that, No one ever pulled out an iPad or computer. The kids did not seem addicted at a...”