Would I write a book? Or should I take to the stage?
But in the back of my head I heard distant feet
Che Guevara and De'bussy to a disco beat
~Left to My Own Devices (I Probably Would), The Pet Shop Boys
Today I am grateful...
- for the songs I keep in my head, on file, just ready to be sung again
- that I found a way to get back home
- during a conversation the other night when a friend and I were discussing how we get protective of others in sobriety, others we are drawn to. I was told by this person that he has felt like I belonged to him. Then he said that I not only belonged to him, but I belonged to lots of people. And I liked that feeling--of belonging and not being possessed.
- that my biography is my truth
- that I yam what I yam (even though Popeye said it first)
No longer is my past an autobiography; it is a reference book to be taken down, opened and shared. Today as I report for duty, the most wonderful picture comes through. For, though this day be dark - as some days must be - the stars will shine even brighter later. My witness that they do shine will be called for in the very near future. All my past will this day be a part of me, because it is the key, not the lock. ~Daily Reflections
6 comments:
i love spinach
Doesn't it feel good to be "a part of" and belong to the group? I LOVE that feeling : ) instead of being on the outside looking in. When I found AA, I found home.
Blogger has that fast scroll of recently updated, too late, didn't click the one that said "Attitude with Gratitude". Clicked instead on "Needy", then back to search. Yours was the first listed (100 results) and most recently updated.
"Attitudes are contagious, is mine worth catching" usta be my motto. Used to thank god everyday for a job, a roof, 10 fingers & 10 toes. Need to work on that today. Zero thanksgiving.
I started passing around the "May You Be Blessed" movie in Feb, perhaps. Something in common. An AlAnon meeting, set me on the road to where I am today. Am I ever mad about that one!
Just saw Dear Mr President by Pink, so think I'll go view the spoof. Like your blog and thoughts. Thank you for sharing.
Belonging is such a huge element that many of us alcoholics crave. We do not know how to get it and get so sick at trying to find it. God is wonderful, he allowed us to become sick so we can find each other.
I am grateful that you are a part of my recovery, that I get to read your gratitude lists you post each day.
oooh I yam what I yam and that is all that I yam.
even when sometimes I think I should be something else, but I am yam only what I am yam now.
lol i love spinach too.
i see you,
jj
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