To give up power to change for the better is inherently distasteful to everyone, and to force people to affirm that they are addicts or alcoholics so they can speak in a meeting is shameful and demoralizing. — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
Think about the stigma that is attached to the idea that alcoholism is a disease, an incurable illness, and you have it. That's a terrible thing to inflict on someone. Labeling alcoholism as a disease, a cause unto itself, simply… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Most centers offer a one-program-fits all type of service, which is rather like a department store that sells one-size fits all clothing.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
Your life today is the result of a series of decisions you made that have caused you to arrive where you are. — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“If who you are and what you have is what you want, that's perfect. Keep doing what you've been doing and you'll get more… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
When people who believe themselves to be addicts or alcoholics come under great stress or trauma, they mentally give themselves permission to drink or… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“The challenges and changes you meet are, in effect, hand delivered to you by a generous, loving Universe for the purpose of making you… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
Each river is different, but they all eventually lead to the ocean. No matter what we’re doing or when, or whether it brings us… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Your perception of the world and the way you see yourself in it has created within your mind a concept, a philosophy, of the… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Alcohol is the drug ethanol. They are one and the same. Alcohol is also called ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol. It is a chemical… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
Whatever you are trying to achieve in life, it is essential that you surround yourself with people who believe that what you seek and… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
The moment you make the internal changes necessary to obtain your goal, the outside world changes instantly. — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Your actions create an "energy vortex" that draws in the necessary ingredients for your venture.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“We like to take credit when we get a new idea, as if we originated the idea in our brain, but what we actually… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
