Category Archives: Recovery

Sneak-Peek

by Chris Lemig Posted on November 27, 2012

A sneak-peek from the prologue of The Narrow Way, now available online and in bookstores. By all accounts I should be dead. But instead, through some miracle of chance or karma, I am alive. I do not pretend to even … Continue reading →

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Buddhism And Recovery: How The Dharma Helps Keep Me On The Path

by Chris Lemig Posted on September 10, 2012

This is a revised draft of an article on Buddhism and recovery that I wrote last year. Hope you enjoy it (again)! “What was it about Buddhism that helped you the most when you were first getting on the path … Continue reading →

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Thank You

by Chris Lemig Posted on November 14, 2011

In two weeks I’ll be done with work and getting ready to head out of Colorado. Then I’m officially homeless, jobless and mostly possession-less for the next six months. I’m going on another pilgrimage. I made one to India in … Continue reading →

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Not Guilty

by Chris Lemig Posted on October 29, 2011

I had a terrible dream last night that I got drunk on white wine at a cinema club discussion group. I think it was in Boulder. After that a friend caught up with me as I was rushing out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Buddhism, Daily Practice, Depression, Recovery | Tagged Addiction, Buddhism, Coming Out, Coming Out Memoir, gay memoir, Gay Spirituality, Meditation, Recovery | 4 Comments

Birthdays

by Chris Lemig Posted on October 7, 2011

Four years ago today I got off a plane from California and vowed to never drink, smoke or get high again. I mean for real. Like most addicts I had taken many stabs at cleaning up. All of them had, … Continue reading →

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Getting Through The Darkest Times

by Chris Lemig Posted on September 21, 2011

“How did you get through your dark time?” my friend asks. I take a deep breath, look up and away as I search my memories. It certainly wasn’t by following some prescription or guidebook and so I have to mull … Continue reading →

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Repost: What I Have Is This…

by Chris Lemig Posted on September 18, 2011

Spending time with family (including my precious year and a half old niece!) so I’m gonna just recycle this one while we get our groove on. Have a great day! Sobriety keeps me humble. There are times when I still … Continue reading →

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So What Am I Recovering Anyway?

by Chris Lemig Posted on September 9, 2011

I’m not hungover today and although I could pretty much stop writing this post after that and be OK with accomplishing nothing else, really I’m just beginning. You see, today is a great day. Today, I’m going to go grocery … Continue reading →

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Cheating

by Chris Lemig Posted on July 30, 2011

Pressed for time this morning so here’s a little sample from the first draft of the new book, The Golden Thread. Enjoy! I walk through Shove Chapel under a thousand tons of limestone arches. I look up at the high … Continue reading →

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Body

by Chris Lemig Posted on July 12, 2011

Today I don’t want to do my morning stretches. I don’t want to run. I don’t want to eat another piece of fruit or another whole grain. I want to drink coffee, eat a cheese omelette, jump on my computer, … Continue reading →

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Thank You

Not Guilty

Birthdays

Getting Through The Darkest Times

Repost: What I Have Is This…

So What Am I Recovering Anyway?

Cheating

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