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Tue, Aug 10, 2004 04:28:49 AM
prayer and meditation
posted: Tue, Aug 10, 2004 04:28:49 AM
for me, prayer and meditataion have opened up new vistas in my journey through the recovery process. coming from a place of non-belief, the fact that i even consider a daily routine of prayer and meditation seems pretty far-fetched. i did however, remain open to the possibility that not only did i have the time to add these to my daily routine, but i would come to find actual benefits from these activities. prayer allows me to stay grateful for what i have been given and to achnowledge the source. meditation allows me the opportunity to start my day with a quiet and serene moment.
i not only get a connection to the divine to start my day, i also get physical and emotional benefits. so for this addict, prayer and meditation have become a selfish way to spend a few minutes daily to maintain what i have been given.
-- DT --
i not only get a connection to the divine to start my day, i also get physical and emotional benefits. so for this addict, prayer and meditation have become a selfish way to spend a few minutes daily to maintain what i have been given.
-- 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.
Another Look!
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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) Gentleness is sure to be victorious even in battle, and firmly
to maintain its ground. Heaven will save its possessor, by his (very)
gentleness protecting him.