IF THE ONLY PRAYER YOU SAID IN YOUR LIFE WAS "THANK YOU", THAT WOULD SUFFICE. ~Meister Eckhart

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

09.01.09

Neither our struggles nor the daydreams that inspire us are beyond the range of universal perception. Yet to manifest our aspirations, we not only need to know what it is we generally wish to achieve; we also need to clearly articulate these aims to ourselves and the universe. ~Daily Om (read the whole article HERE)
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Today I am grateful...
  • to have been reminded last night by someone on their first day of sobriety just how full of fear I was when I came into AA. Today I have fears, they are still there somewhat, but nothing compared to what I used to carry with me.
  • that a friend wrote something so dear to me last night and gave me a new insight into our friendship
  • for the article in 002 magazine about the Nau-haus Gallery and that my art is in the photos
  • for so much good stuff in today's meditations
  • for the good life

Give your long-term intentions the opportunity to dispel the short-term, momentary urges. With a clear, solid purpose firmly in mind, you'll stay reliably on track. Whatever you choose to imagine can happen for you. Constantly give your goals a sincere reason why, and you'll bring them steadily to life. ~Ralph Marston

If more gifts are to be received, our awakening has to go on. ~As Bill Sees It

Sobriety fills the painful "hole in the soul" that my alcoholism created. Often I feel so physically well that I believe my work is done. However, joy is not just the absence of pain; it is the gift of continued spiritual awakening. Joy comes from ongoing and active study, as well as application of the principles of recovery in my everyday life, and from sharing that experience with others. My Higher Power presents many opportunities for deeper spiritual awakening. I need only to bring into my recovery the willingness to grow. Today I am ready to grow. ~Daily Reflections

6 comments:

Syd said...

I thank you and so many others for explaining the fears that alcoholics face. I know about them but need to be reminded some days. I am filled with compassion for all of us who have had such fears.

garden-variety drunk said...

these were all such fantastic quotes. continual growth and continual possibilities. happy tuesday

Ed G. said...

Here's to willingness to grow...

Blessings and aloha...

Tall Kay said...

Excellent write-up in the article. It's really clear what an honor it must be for you to have been chosen for this show. I feel like a know a famous person...cool!

We had a newcomer last night too speak of how much fear he was in. Brings it all back. I left there filled to the brim with gratitude!

Mary Christine said...

I'm so proud of my friend Scott!

Messy Girl said...

Thank you for the comment about joy not being the absence of pain. I think too often that is what I'm looking for, and that's why I think I can't find it.