Blog entry for:
Sat, Jul 25, 2009 09:00:11 AM
∞ for me, the Twelfth Step is the cornerstone of recovery ∞
posted: Sat, Jul 25, 2009 09:00:11 AM
the paradox of the Twelfth Step is evident, for in giving, i receive. okay, now that i have solved the coffee problem, i can get to the task at hand. yes i see the irony in writing about the 12th Step as i pause between steps 11 and 12 to allow my internal landscape catch-up with all the changes that were manifest as a result of this step cycle. so as i reach this particular reading, i have nothing new to add for right now, after all, i am not quite ready to become engaged with a new Twelfth step and i know what i knew no longer applies.
applicable or not to my my current life, i guess that i have been clean too long to delude myself into thinking that living a Twelfth Step is something i can avoid. i am still clean, i am still living in a FAITH based program, and yes i have plenty of experience, strength and hope to offer to those around me. when i get in situations like the zonal forum, i still want to fall back into my old patterns of thinking. you know the whole i am not good enough because i only have so much clean time, when everyone else her has what seems like centuries. so my task today is to allow myself to be the pup, remember i have plenty to offer and be the best person i can be,
so it is off to breakfast and then into my day of service here in a Idaho.
applicable or not to my my current life, i guess that i have been clean too long to delude myself into thinking that living a Twelfth Step is something i can avoid. i am still clean, i am still living in a FAITH based program, and yes i have plenty of experience, strength and hope to offer to those around me. when i get in situations like the zonal forum, i still want to fall back into my old patterns of thinking. you know the whole i am not good enough because i only have so much clean time, when everyone else her has what seems like centuries. so my task today is to allow myself to be the pup, remember i have plenty to offer and be the best person i can be,
so it is off to breakfast and then into my day of service here in a Idaho.
∞ DT ∞
The views expressed on this page are solely the opinion of the author.
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.
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.
Another Look!
a living 12th step 128 words ➥ Sunday, July 25, 2004 by: donnotα a living twelfth step? ω 185 words ➥ Monday, July 25, 2005 by: donnot
μ i am often the best attraction that the fellowship that gave me this new life has to offer? μ 356 words ➥ Tuesday, July 25, 2006 by: donnot
α i truly believe that **i can only keep what i have by giving it away.** ω 205 words ➥ Friday, July 25, 2008 by: donnot
¢ there is no such thing as a **failed** Twelfth Step call ¢ 754 words ➥ Sunday, July 25, 2010 by: donnot
“ having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps ” 667 words ➥ Monday, July 25, 2011 by: donnot
- the paradox of the Twelfth Step is evident , 579 words ➥ Wednesday, July 25, 2012 by: donnot
♦ i try to carry this message to addicts, ♦ 579 words ➥ Thursday, July 25, 2013 by: donnot
♥ am i sometimes practicing ♥ 528 words ➥ Friday, July 25, 2014 by: donnot
¿ twelfth step ** failure ** ? 675 words ➥ Saturday, July 25, 2015 by: donnot
🍃 planting a seed 🌿 523 words ➥ Monday, July 25, 2016 by: donnot
🦋 in giving, 🦄 488 words ➥ Tuesday, July 25, 2017 by: donnot
🎁 in giving, i receive 🎁 705 words ➥ Wednesday, July 25, 2018 by: donnot
🎆 the best attraction 🎇 362 words ➥ Thursday, July 25, 2019 by: donnot
🔥 practice these principles 🐉 580 words ➥ Saturday, July 25, 2020 by: donnot
🏚 my history, 🏗 511 words ➥ Sunday, July 25, 2021 by: donnot
🎁 giving it away 🎁 305 words ➥ Monday, July 25, 2022 by: donnot
😬 practicing 😬 558 words ➥ Tuesday, July 25, 2023 by: donnot
😑 despite my every 😎 406 words ➥ Thursday, July 25, 2024 by: donnot
☯ The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao ☯
by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge
Book 2
1) What (Tao's) skilful planter plants
Can never be uptorn;
What his skilful arms enfold,
From him can ne'er be borne.
Sons shall bring in lengthening line,
Sacrifices to his shrine.