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James 1:19 And What It Means to All People.   James 1:19 says: My Dear beloved brethren, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.   To me personally it means that we must watch what we are doing at all  times .    Next, I want to inform all of you that something like this takes a lot of practice.  This is a skill that someone does not learn overnight.  It takes years of practice.  I really think that something like this should be utilized.   Moreover, I want to inform all of you that I have to learn this new skill because I have been very angry all of the  time .  I know that I tend to struggle with listening to people.  Also, I want to say that it takes a lot of practice to learn all three things.  First, listening.  Listening is a process of learning how to understand the spoken word.  I want to inform all of you that if someone tells you something, you should be able to repeat it right ba...

  Overcoming Resentment in Recovery Written by  Steve Rose Steve Rose, PhD, is an addiction counsellor and former academic researcher, committed to conveying complex topics in simple language.  Addiction and Recovery  0 Comments(s) As you enter the early stages of addiction recovery, you may find yourself confronting an unexpected and powerful emotion: resentment. It’s as if a storm has been brewing inside you, fueled by past hurts, betrayals, and perceived injustices. The weight of this emotion settles heavily on your shoulders, making it difficult to focus on the progress you’re trying to make. “I don’t deserve this,” you think to yourself, as certain situations or conversations seem to awaken this simmering resentment. A casual remark from a loved one or a seemingly harmless memory suddenly ignites a deep-seated anger within you. Your heart races, your palms grow clammy, and you find yourself thinking, “Why do they always have to bring that up?” In these moments, you beco...

Skip to content Toggle Navigation Home About Locations What We Treat Programs Insurance Sober Living Drop the Rock: How to Let Go of Resentments in Your Recovery Home  /  Blog  /  Drop the Rock: How to Let Go of Resentments in Your Recovery Written By Amanda Stevens Table of Contents Key Points Drop the Rock refers to releasing resentments and character defects that hinder recovery from addiction. The metaphor originated from the story of swimmers crossing a lake while carrying heavy stones, symbolizing the need to let go of emotional burdens. Releasing resentments creates space for personal transformation, improving self-awareness, relationships, resilience, and overall well-being. Key principles include honesty, willingness to change, acceptance, surrender, daily practice, humility, responsibility, forward movement, and forgiveness. These principles apply universally to all types of substance use disorders and mental health challenges, with community support playin...