Each single one of us is said to be of infinite worth... each one of us is a god carrier, each one of us god's viceroy. Can you imagine if we really believed that? ~Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Today I am grateful...
- that the electric company replaced the transformer that blew yesterday morning. When I arrived home yesterday afternoon, late, and turned on the air conditioner I was anxious for some cool air (the gallery is stiflingly hot) they turned off the electricity so as to do their work. Argh.
- that I went to Lambda early to check my email and be inside air conditioning
- for a great and moving birthday night. But I must say I am confounded by many with long term sobriety that just go on and on and on. By the end of the night we don't want to hear long-winded self-centered shares, just say 'Thanks' and get on with it.
- that I am constantly humored by the actions of myself and others
- for the beautiful art by my friend Sheila Cloudt at West End Gallery
- that today it will be cool in Houston, with thunderstorms, which will make my day cool--plus, I LOVE STORMS
I noticed my hopelessness was because I had lost my freedom of choice. ~AA member
This atmosphere of approval and praise is apt to be so exhilarating as to put us off balance by creating an insatiable appetite for more of the same. Or we may be tipped over in the other direction when, in rare cases, we get a cool and skeptical reception. This will tempt us to argue, or to press our point insistently. Or maybe it will tempt us to discouragement and pessimism. But if we have prepared ourselves well in advance, such reactions will not deflect us from our steady and even purpose. ~Step 9 in the 12 X 12
7 comments:
I know where you were last night.
Glad you got your power back. Have a nice Sunday.
On days that I find myself confused by others behavior or actions...and they are counterproductive to my spirit, I sit and find Attitude of Gratitude on my favorites list...and come in...to center myself. Your blog and site are an inspiration. I found it over a year ago...you have no idea how your daily action of writing has trickled strength out to others...
Oh, I do know what you mean about Birthday night. I too am looking forward to the T storms. One of my favorite things is to walk on the beach in a cold rain.
When I first read Mary Christine's comment, I thought she wrote "Glad you got your powers back."
I was expecting you to materialize right here in my den until I re-read it.
I wonder if those windbags would shut up & sit down if you started clapping midway through their prepared speech. On the other hand, maybe you're just samin' when you ought to be changin'.
(that doesn't really fit, but it's my favorite line from These Boots Are Made For Walkin' and I look for any chance to use it)
Maybe some people have to talk themselves into staying sober. Al-Anon has a few windbags too but the focus thankfully is on recovery. I'm glad for that.
i love storms too, they are the best.
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