Category Archives: Addiction

I’m Too Angry

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Luke Ford

I tend to be highly impatient. About 90% of the time I lose my temper, it does not serve me. How do I become appropriately patient without using more willpower. I don’t want willpower as the answer because that resource … Continue reading →

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The Value Of Tracking

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Luke Ford

A key part of recovery in 12-step programs such as Underearners Anonymous, Debtors Anonymous and various 12-step food programs is tracking. You track how you spend your time, how you earn and spend, and what you eat and when. Any … Continue reading →

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The relationship between shame & rage (3-6-25)

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Luke Ford

Google AI: Shame and rage are often interconnected, with many people experiencing intense anger as a defense mechanism against feelings of shame, essentially using rage to mask or deflect the painful experience of feeling inadequate or worthless; this can create … Continue reading →

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How Should The United States Promote Democracy?

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Luke Ford

I think there’s an insight from AA that would be useful in American democracy advocacy — rely on attraction not promotion. I’ve been watching a bunch of journalists and Middle East experts proclaim that America has vital interests in Syria, … Continue reading →

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Abortion

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Luke Ford

I don’t talk much about abortion. It’s not a big issue for me, but my thinking on it has been fairly consistent: Most abortions are immoral and abortion should be legal for the first trimester. I like what France does … Continue reading →

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