“Fear is courage that has said its prayers” Published in A New Leaf – February 2026
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
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