We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. ~Marianne Williamson
Winter sort of settled down over southeast Texas this weekend making it really feel like Thanksgiving. How I love having unobstructed days and the luxury of no demands. But today is Monday of a new week and what lies ahead is unknown. I have friends today that woke up in fear, but somehow I know they will straighten their shoulders and walk tall in the world. I can put myself in that category, too, as I still carry some fear with me. I am grateful that fear has diminished greatly as it has been replaced with love and trust.
Last night I took a painting to what I thought was the finishing point, then after staring at it for some time realized there is something missing. This is the interesting point, where I get to mull that image around in my gray matter until the answer makes itself known. It is a small piece of the puzzle, but without it the work is not finished.
Yesterday when I sat in my chair at the Came to Believe meeting fear took its seat beside me. The attendance was small and that meant a greater chance for me to share. I still have the struggle with sharing in front of a group. But the substitute chairperson opened with a long and beautiful chat which led to the 2nd Step. Since her intro was long, as it so often happens, the shares from others was long too. And I totally enjoyed hearing what each person revealed as they let their thoughts out. Sometimes I am astonished at the wisdom of drunks!
I heard someone say to me "I walked through my fear." She made huge strides this weekend. And she wears fabulous shoes!
When we used alcohol and other drugs, we shared little as possible. There was little love in our hearts. We had become selfish. This caused us to be lonely. Then something happened to change all of that. Remember the first time you walked into a meeting? You were met by people who shared. Maybe they shared a smile, their story, or just a cup of coffee with you. The sharing that goes on in a Twelve Step program is great. We learn that the more we give, the more we get. We get well by giving to others. Helping others is a great way to hold on to sobriety. Love is the reward of love. ~Keep It Simple
17 comments:
I always marvel at people who don't want to share in a meeting. Funny, they are trying to open up - while I am trying to get myself to shut up. I love, love, love to talk!
Happy Monday, Scott.
I love you !!!!!!!!
I'm midway through my 9th step, and (as promised) I am amazed by where I am today. When I first came to AA, I didn't know much, but I did know how to make coffee, unfold chairs, and help clean up afterwards - things I still do now. Alcohol had isolated me almost totally, but now I can not only listen...I can share my experiences. It's been wonderful reconnecting with the world.
How the hell did you increase your paragraph width like that...
how so off topic of me
Thank you God for www.ronpaul2008.com
You are not the only one who has problems speaking in front of a crowd -- especially to address a personal issue. I'm terrified of being asked to talk in front of a large group of strangers.
What color shoes?
Hey Scott... it's sooooo cool that you are a Blog of Note! Your link is on everybody's Blogger Dashboard all around the world! Really cool!
http://blogsofnote.blogspot.com/
this is a beautiful post scott, very beautifully done. i can't stop typing beautiful so i guess that's your word for today and tomorrow and the next, and so on.
xo
your blog is awesome, great posts.
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feedback is GREATLY appreciated!
Gertrude Stein wrote, "Silent gratitude isn't worth much to anyone." Thanks, Scott, for making a noise. Keep the faith.
Scott C in the Land of Cleves
Very inspiring site...i link it to mine. Hope you dont mind.
I thank GOD for the BIG things and small things every day.
My 12 steps is for an eating disorder but its a struggle of soberity not to live with silence but as u said the more we give the more we get and the tide may be deep but more hands that know where u are, the stronger the life boat is...God has given us a gift of voice and heart and kudos to u for using Gods gift...
your newest art posts are absolutely wonderful. i'm so looking forward to your showing. also, thanks for the recovery post this morning. a lot of good stuff in there. like the new format, too. much love.
I am in accordance with the praise bestowed upon you above, my friend. This being my first visit to your blog...I leave nevertheless inspired and impressed. I shall no doubt return in the near future!
Cheers.
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