We are here on earth to serve others. That is the beginning and the end of our real worth. ~24 Hours a Day
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Today I am grateful...
- for the awareness recovery has brought
- that I usually know when to keep my mouth shut
- that everything will fall into place today, just like there was a power greater than I out there
- for more progress on the large canvas last night. I had over one hundred square spaces to fill in, I think I am down to thirty-seven now.
- that I can rest fulfilled, knowing I have what I need and have been where I needed to be
Now I see how drugs kept me blind from so much. Alcohol kept me a prisoner of mediocrity and much of the wonder of life passed me by. As a drinking alcoholic I existed in life, rather than lived life. I was a bored spectator rather than a participant. I reacted to things, rather than initiated events. Alcoholism equals dullness. Recovery symbolized energy. ~Fr Leo
8 comments:
Did Fr Leo know Fr Martin?
Well, at least you are down to an odd number of squares. If you had given an even number I would have known you were not telling the truth!
Alcohol was my Higher Power, my God.
If I spent as much time and energy with the God of my understanding now, as I did with the former, booze--why, I'd be a saint!
Having been a "prisoner of mediocrity", I can appreciate your growth in all the areas you mention (canvas, keeping mouth shut, awareness, etc.).
Blessings & aloha.
I didn't know that you painted by squares. I once did a paint by number and thought it wasn't nearly as good as what I could do on my own.
Powerful quote for me. Thank you. Good to think about with a cup of coffee.
I'd like Fr. Leo's phone number, if you have it.
I didn't keep my mouth shut yesterday when I should have. At least I recognize those things these days, I guess.
Thanks for the insight, its nice to get some serenity from your posts...
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