… and for some reason I was also sampling a small glass of fine custom beer. It was like I was tasking a small amount of wine before the waiter poured the full glass from the bottle. There was about 3 swallows of beer in this glass. This beer was quite literally the best glass of beer I recall ever having.
Author Archives: Ash Powell
Two years in limbo
As I start to write this, I’m guessing most people won’t make it through the entire story. Primarily because I have no idea where to begin. There is no single clear message to convey with this story. I’m still sitting here in awe at what happened, trying to make sense of it all. However, I …
God as I understand him
When it comes to alcoholism and drug addiction the 12 steps are one of the most widely accepted and most successful treatment plans for getting better. However, if you’re an atheist with a serious addiction problem, diving into these steps can seem near impossible when the second and third steps go against everything you’ve ever believed in. …
Breath in Deeply Mantra
: Breath in Deeply :
breath in deeply
and while doing so
imagine your heart expanding with your breath
Forgiveness
… So, I’m allowing myself to remember this pain. I firmly declare that I will remember this perceived wrong so that I can forgive. And so that the next time I remember this person, I will not remember the perceived offense as a first memory. I will remember that this person is beautiful inside and out. I will remember that this person is a human being, with all the flaws and imperfections that go with being human. Just like me…