In my recovery I am beginning to understand that so much "power" in the world is really fear. The power that seeks to attack first in order to feel secure is really fear. The power that always has to have an answer is really fear. The power that arrogantly refuses to listen is really fear. So much power is "fear" dressed in illusion!
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Today I am grateful...
Today I am grateful...
- for kindred spirits
- that this day will make available to me what I need
- that today I am one day further from my last drink
- that I asked to have the awareness today that I walk in companionship with my Higher Power
- for things done for me that I cannot do for myself
Spiritual power has the ability to be vulnerable. It can live with confusion. It can stand alone. It allows others to walk away to pursue their happiness. Spiritual power can exist in suffering and loneliness, and it does not expect perfection.
My recovery is teaching me to live and let others live, too. My freedom must respect the freedom of others; respect is a two-way street! ~Fr Leo
11 comments:
I hope you allowed Bunny pick out the mattress. Have fun getting it home (in this weather).
Power is fear in disguise, I like that a lot.
Have a great weekend!!
I hope you and Bunny enjoy this wonderful Friday. Wonderful rainy Friday. Wonder sober rainy Friday.
There is a saying that the greatest fear, is fear itself.
It's a powerful tool that imprisons and cuts us down to our darkest whims. Once conquered the world becomes something other - filled with kind souls and beauty that I find here with you. (Hugs)Indigo
Amen to all of that. Fear can still grip me.
Since I worked the steps with a sponsor, I have kept my mouth shut at least..8 times. And avoided..8..long, bitter, pointless blogger arguments.
(I don't know how much longer I can keep it up;)
kindred spirits living powerful, fulfilling lives...
Hmmmm....
Hi Scott.
Hi Scott,
My name is Martha.
I made this video about what people cannot change in their lives
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZhNQDab7JgIt is based on the book and song by LeAnn Rymes. if you can, please watch it and give me your feedback!
Thanks!
kiss bunny for me (if he'll hold still for that long!) =)
Late getting to this, but your post on power dressed in illusion is wonderful stuff. Thanks for sharing your light.
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