Peace of heart and a quiet mind - these are the rewards of having passed through the turbulence of purification to find a safe harbor within God. ~Julie Redstone
Today I am grateful...
- that I attended a men's meeting in another recovery program. Years ago, to have been in such close contact with six straight men would have really freaked me out. Last night I felt totally at ease.
- that the fellowship is universal
- that HP continues to redefine my attitude
- for the mysteries of having a spiritual experience
- that today I have a purpose I can relate to and support and love
In any growth process ... we must remember that a law of diminishing returns sets in. This is expressed in the saying that trees don't grow to the sky. At some point, we will discover that our joyous feeling of pleasure has cooled down to an ordinary state of feeling well, that we are not becoming increasingly joyous by the day. There's nothing wrong with such a mental plateau. If we're practicing the Twelve Step program, we're still moving forward, onward, and upward. Diminishing returns must still be counted as returns. ~Walk in Dry Places
7 comments:
We have such opposite histories.
Most of my life has been spent hanging with str8 guys.
Glad you're trying something new.
good quote and glad you shared it! happy friday glad to see you are still grateful!!!! have a great weekend and tell Bunny me and Roxy said hi... : )
I am hoping to feel totally at ease today. Poor sleep last night for some reason. Feeling restless today. I need a meeting and am going tonight.
LOL Scott, in real life I am a giggler... how ever did you figure that out about me??? lol miss ya too
Shannon, You always have lots of lols in your posts, so I figured you were like that in real life too.
Most of my male friends are straight. They act normal, almost like us gay people.
Hi, glad you are at ease in a straight men's meeting of another 12 step program. Best of wishes to you.
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