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Fri, Apr 22, 2005 06:15:26 AM
∞ open road of recovery ∞
posted: Fri, Apr 22, 2005 06:15:26 AM
well after waking up late and breaking a bunch of things i can finally sit down and write my blog this morning.
anyway, i am more than willing to continue to develop my spiritual, social and general living skills by applying the principles of recovery i have accumulated to date. this morning, at least i am more than satisfied with my progress along the open road of recovery. i was able to be present for my sister last night and give her the birthday present she wanted -- my time and my creative talents -- there was once a day when i would have thought that the whole event was ‘corny’ and not worth doing. most of that comes from my low opinion of myself. i had to rationalize a reason for not doing something because, of course, i was in denial about my opinion of myself and my abilities. whether i am artist or not was irrelevant last night, i was still willing to give what i could and the results of my love will be a permanent reminder to her and me both, that i can give something of myself to those i love.
but anyway, i have decided to do the best i can, restart my day and let whatever is going to happen, happen. and for me, that is walking the open road of recovery today.
∞ DT ∞
anyway, i am more than willing to continue to develop my spiritual, social and general living skills by applying the principles of recovery i have accumulated to date. this morning, at least i am more than satisfied with my progress along the open road of recovery. i was able to be present for my sister last night and give her the birthday present she wanted -- my time and my creative talents -- there was once a day when i would have thought that the whole event was ‘corny’ and not worth doing. most of that comes from my low opinion of myself. i had to rationalize a reason for not doing something because, of course, i was in denial about my opinion of myself and my abilities. whether i am artist or not was irrelevant last night, i was still willing to give what i could and the results of my love will be a permanent reminder to her and me both, that i can give something of myself to those i love.
but anyway, i have decided to do the best i can, restart my day and let whatever is going to happen, happen. and for me, that is walking the open road of recovery 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 1
1) He who would assist a lord of men in harmony with the Tao will
not assert his mastery in the kingdom by force of arms. Such a course
is sure to meet with its proper return.