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Fri, Apr 2, 2010 09:07:16 AM
¿ am i offering the same sense of belonging i felt way back when, to those who are walking into the rooms today ¿
posted: Fri, Apr 2, 2010 09:07:16 AM
when i put the spiritual principles i have learned into action in my life, i attract newer members to this manner of living. it certainly has been quite a work week and i have one more big thing to attend to today. while i may not look like i am going through a momentous shift in my life. my career path, my service efforts and what i can offer the men who have come to trust me as their sponsor all seem to be morphing into something that will be quite unrecognizable six months form now. as this process is unfolding, it is a good thing to ponder what vibes i am putting off that others can see and feel. it is a good time for me to look at what is going inside, because i know what i am feeling about myself and my recovery, my career and life in general, is reflected in my actions when i expose myself to the fellowship in general by sharing at meetings.
quite honestly, i am getting excited about where my life is going, some of the unresolved issues in my life, are starting to resolve, and after noon today, i may have a major decision or two to make. my physical health, namely the injuries i have incurred in my zeal for physical fitness are resolving and i will be able to return to a workout regimen probably on Monday. emotionally i am starting to feel better about my future and spiritually i can feel the HOPE returning as i finish thew 1st step process and prepare to move into step 2.
so how does any of this affect what i am doing to welcome the newcomers to the room? well i know that i am on the right path. i know that i am changing into something more, and i know that i am someone who is comfortable living a life of recovery, at least just for today. all i need to do, is to be true to myself, and allow my inside state to show on the outside of me, and i will put off a welcoming vibe. so it is back to work to see if i can get everything done.
quite honestly, i am getting excited about where my life is going, some of the unresolved issues in my life, are starting to resolve, and after noon today, i may have a major decision or two to make. my physical health, namely the injuries i have incurred in my zeal for physical fitness are resolving and i will be able to return to a workout regimen probably on Monday. emotionally i am starting to feel better about my future and spiritually i can feel the HOPE returning as i finish thew 1st step process and prepare to move into step 2.
so how does any of this affect what i am doing to welcome the newcomers to the room? well i know that i am on the right path. i know that i am changing into something more, and i know that i am someone who is comfortable living a life of recovery, at least just for today. all i need to do, is to be true to myself, and allow my inside state to show on the outside of me, and i will put off a welcoming vibe. so it is back to work to see if i can get everything done.
∞ 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 1
7) Thus it is that the Great man abides by what is solid, and eschews
what is flimsy; dwells with the fruit and not with the flower. It
is thus that he puts away the one and makes choice of the other.