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Tue, Apr 8, 2008 12:15:43 PM
δ happiness. what is it, really? as i live just for today, …
posted: Tue, Apr 8, 2008 12:15:43 PM
carrying the message to the addict who still suffers, i find contentment, happiness, and a deeply meaningful life. and service is part of that.
to my anonymous responder yesterday, i have had that discussion with my sponsor, and his opinion is slightly different than yours. thank you for the feedback and as always i will take what i am told and integrate it into my program in all of its phases.
so on to what this day brings. i have a few projects to finish up, and am quite content and satisfied with what is happening in my life. i went to a meeting last night and got a fresh look at my current step work, and this morning i have a clearer understanding as to what is going on. the truth? well the truth is i do not have to know what is going on inside of me, i just have to be in touch with how i am reacting to that process, and let the process happen of its own accord. i thought i was reacting well, however what i have discovered is that i have been resisting the change because i had it up in my little head, that somehow i have control over the process that doing this step work is creating. in actuality i just need to deepen my surrender and allow what will happen to happen. can i see the future? not today, perhaps tomorrow that ability will be given to me. so for now, yes i am happy toady. i am content about who i am and comfortable with the knowledge that i have people who love and care for me and will provide me those things that i need. it is still my belief that all of that flows from some HIGHER POWER and all i need to do is be grateful that i ahve such people in my life. does gratitude equal happiness? not that i know of, but toady it is a component of happiness and that is enough of deepo thoughts for today.
to my anonymous responder yesterday, i have had that discussion with my sponsor, and his opinion is slightly different than yours. thank you for the feedback and as always i will take what i am told and integrate it into my program in all of its phases.
so on to what this day brings. i have a few projects to finish up, and am quite content and satisfied with what is happening in my life. i went to a meeting last night and got a fresh look at my current step work, and this morning i have a clearer understanding as to what is going on. the truth? well the truth is i do not have to know what is going on inside of me, i just have to be in touch with how i am reacting to that process, and let the process happen of its own accord. i thought i was reacting well, however what i have discovered is that i have been resisting the change because i had it up in my little head, that somehow i have control over the process that doing this step work is creating. in actuality i just need to deepen my surrender and allow what will happen to happen. can i see the future? not today, perhaps tomorrow that ability will be given to me. so for now, yes i am happy toady. i am content about who i am and comfortable with the knowledge that i have people who love and care for me and will provide me those things that i need. it is still my belief that all of that flows from some HIGHER POWER and all i need to do is be grateful that i ahve such people in my life. does gratitude equal happiness? not that i know of, but toady it is a component of happiness and that is enough of deepo thoughts for today.
∞ DT ∞
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While the author is a member of a 12 Step recovery fellowship, these writings are not intended to endorse or express the published wisdom of any fellowship.
These writings are not meant to be socially or politically correct, and if you take issue with any opinions expressed, please seek the guidance of someone wiser than me.
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☯ The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao ☯
by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge
Book 2
4) The perception of what is small is (the secret of) clear-sightedness;
the guarding of what is soft and tender is (the secret of) strength.