Created by, Chris P. This is a drawing I made for the new year 2026, wishing for fire & light within. I started drawing only when I was about 9 months into recovery. Inspired by an MA fellow who shared their drawing. I always thought I couldn’t draw or paint and hence never tried. The…
“The spiritual side of the program is like the round side of a basketball.” Published in A New Leaf – October 2025
Written By, Mark S. I lit the leaf to calm my mind,But found my soul grew more confined.A fleeting peace, a fleeting high,Yet every dawn, the well ran dry. The smoke became a binding chain,A silent thief that numbed my pain.It whispered lies, “You’ll be set free,”While tightening its grip on me. Dreams delayed, and…
Written By, Michael J. You are always accompanied by a part of you that’s on your side.ListenA part of you that is urging you toward love, to grow, thrive, and to blossom and bloom.ListenThat part of you is quiet.ListenIt has the potential to roar.ListenHearing its voice makes it louder.ListenThat part of you was made for…
“What strengths of yours is HP wanting you to connect to?” Published in A New Leaf – October 2025
Written by, Ari K. Freed from Weed(Sobriety freed my mind from substance slavery.)Addicted to WEED?I was indeed. Now I’m FREE! Now I go my way more consciouslyParts of my spirit are more grounded, see?The scope of the world widened when Iet go.I can’t manage now,I can however grow. Things I didn’t expect have arrived,gifts given…
Written by, Callie B. Are you awake?Are you here?We only have moments to spare…Are you aware of being aware?Wherever you are, are you there?Are you paying close attention?Is your attention intentional? Are you always running?Is your patience,thin, dull, dwelling?Is it drained, gone, numbing?Are you chasing it or is it chasing you? Are you afraid, and…
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