George Caywood

I used to be afraid of silence because I thought that that quiet would allow my submerged terrors to emerge. I am an artistic, creative person that grew up feeling obligated to think linearly. I Did the Don’ts to the utmost of my ability. I have learned to be OK even if my loved ones … More Things My Program Taught Me

I once was teaching a Bible class for the members of the alcohol recovery program that I led at Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles.  As we were approaching the end of our time in the class one of the men asked me a question. “George have you ever cheated on your wife?”. Me ” … More Self Care

Great Lunches…..I have had some marvelous experiences when a friend calls me up and asks me to lunch. -One of the best was when I had about a year in the program. After a meeting Anita, a happily safely married woman asked me if I wanted to have lunch with her At lunch, we laughed … More Great Lunches

The price I pay for the privilege I have of living in this incredibly enjoyable world, is the work I have to do to make the bad stuff work for me. I am in the world to care, not to cure. There is a difference between being childlike and being childish. In childhood, there here … More Helpful Memories

I have zero aptitude for language. I am barely literate in one language. My ex-wife is the total opposite. When she started taking Bible greek I was thrilled. I love to study the Bible. Having her take Greek was like finding diamonds in my goldmine. I have taken first year Spanish three times. I once … More My Startled Mexican Friends

The price I pay for the privilege I have of living in this incredibly enjoyable world, is the work I have to do to make the bad stuff work for me. I am in the world to care, not to cure. There is a difference between being childlike and being childish. In childhood, there here … More Program Ideas