Ten thousand people, maybe more.
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence.
~Simon and Garfunkel
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Today I am grateful...
- that Pam posted about hearing Lulu in her brain--which led me to YouTube to search for some peaceful old favorites. I love this version of The Sounds of Silence.
- that yesterday while stopped at a red light I glanced over and the woman beside me had her dashboard covered in affirmations on cards about 4"x5". One said 'I have the ability to have courage today'. I loved that. Another one said she had worked hard and deserved her stimulus rebate check.
- that I can have an affirmation on my dashboard that says 'I am not driving your car'
- that faith and trust have taken on a self-propelling force
- that I have today more than I could have ever dreamed during my drinking, and I have a pretty vivid imagination. My Higher Power has an imagination that is unlimited by thoughts.
I know that God was working in my life long before I was able to acknowledge and accept spiritual concepts. The glass was put down through this one act of Providence and my journey into sobriety began. My life continues to unfold with divine care and direction. Step One, in which I admitted I was powerless over alcohol, that my life had become unmanageable, takes on more meaning for me - one day at a time - in the life-saving, life-giving Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. ~Daily Reflections
10 comments:
I like your affirmation. It's very affirming.
Amen to vivid imaginations!
I love that song as well.
The first affirmation I wrote in recovery was "I might not be the worst person in the world." My sponsor told me that was not an affirmation, to write something positive. I could not do it.
Now, how wonderful to be able to see the good, the stuff God always saw.
Now there is a early morn. smile. I have those same lyrics on my sidebar. It's always been a part of my journal, even when I kept one on AOL. It's a testament to me, that even though I live with the silence...far more are deaf in ways that I am not. (Hugs)Indigo
I love the idea of affirmation cards in my car. I'm going to try that!
Simon and Garfunkel were great. I used to listen to them when I was having romantic problems. It made for a good pity party.
It was nice to hear your voice yesterday, even though those darned needy alcoholics kept interrupting us. :)
The Sound Of Silence is one of my favs. I enjoy reading your gratitude lists.
Have A Blessed Weekend!
Reading the ending paragraph, I thought, "That sure sounds familiar".
My first meeting EVERY morning @ 6AM is a DAILY REFLECTIONS meeting, and what a beautiful way to begin the day--every day.
I am so glad you came to AA and I got to meet you !
Love you, kathy
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