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Mon, May 16, 2005 08:09:30 AM
∞ praying and listening ∞
posted: Mon, May 16, 2005 08:09:30 AM
well after a hectic morning doing a tiny little project that took 3 times as long as i though it would, i finally get a chance to sit, reflect and write.
anyhow listening for God‘s will has never been a strong suit for me and especially now as i am finishing off my second step. i do know that God‘s will is actually my TRUE will for me and i do get a moment of serenity and some direction when i choose to align my will to GOD‘s. so here i am, after a short bout of self-will this morning, restarting my morning, taking a breath and thinking about the daily reading, instead of running around exorcising my will.
will i get a chance to fall back into my old behavior this morning -- probably -- it is still early! i also know that i can find the way back to the spiritual principles i need to practice this day too!
so once again, i can see light at the end of the tunnel and it is not a train!
∞ DT &infin
anyhow listening for God‘s will has never been a strong suit for me and especially now as i am finishing off my second step. i do know that God‘s will is actually my TRUE will for me and i do get a moment of serenity and some direction when i choose to align my will to GOD‘s. so here i am, after a short bout of self-will this morning, restarting my morning, taking a breath and thinking about the daily reading, instead of running around exorcising my will.
will i get a chance to fall back into my old behavior this morning -- probably -- it is still early! i also know that i can find the way back to the spiritual principles i need to practice this day too!
so once again, i can see light at the end of the tunnel and it is not a train!
∞ DT &infin
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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
3) Therefore the sage is (like) a square which cuts no one (with its
angles); (like) a corner which injures no one (with its sharpness).
He is straightforward, but allows himself no license; he is bright,
but does not dazzle.