what ive picked up from my journey with spiritual principles is that my spiritual struggles really took hold because of my self-righteousness. my ego and pride made me view everythin through a lens of self-will and alcoholism. when i first walked into the rooms, i was filled with anxiety, negativity, and hopelessness, unsure how to...
through a definite shift in my understandin and mindset, i now recognize how this journey equips me with the essential tools to address this complex three-fold disease. in the early days of my recovery, i was oblivious to this deeper concept, mistakenly believin that my struggle was solely about alcoholism. however, as i immersed myself...
this passage always evokes a sense of gratitude for the grace that my HP has granted me. the simplicity of terms such as suggestion, acceptance, personal understandin, and willingness, words that have permeated the discussions since i first walked into the rooms, has empowered me to carve my own journey toward recovery while embracin the...
Maybe you love cherry pie filling but you really hate dry pie crust. Very rarely do you come across a good, flaky crust. But it doesn’t mean you don’t love pie..You can’t have one without the other. Life. Bad happens right along with the good. If u really look you’ll see there’s more to feel...
today, i find myself relyin on the intuitive guidance i receive from my HP through prayer and meditation, which often leads me to insights that i may not necessarily want to hear, or worse yet, do. this is precisely where the practice of the spiritual principles becomes crucial; it is the most significant action i...
there is no question that i could not have overcome my drinkin and engaged in the journey of this thing we do without the support of others and the guidance of my HP. the pain i experienced durin the days of doin my dirt only resulted in further anguish, or perhaps it simply provided a...
i share a common sentiment with many: the aversion to failure. reflectin on my past, i recognize that my most significant setback was my alcoholism. the extensive repercussions of the chaos i permitted my alcoholism to wreak on my thoughts and behavior continues to resonate in my life, even after nearly two decades of recovery....
sometimes i can find myself caught in a cycle of self-pity and spiritual delusion, especially when i attempt to rationalize my feelins of powerlessness. through personal self-inventory and past experiences, i have recognized how unproductive and overwhelmin it can be to succumb to these self-created chaotic emotions. however, my struggle with alcoholism persists, remindin me...
the enigmatic paradoxes associated with 'the X factor,' often referred to as God, represent an inexplicable presence within me. while i may attempt to formulate an intellectual understandin of Him and His remarkable deeds, these are merely my human interpretations. as i engage in the practices of surrender, acceptance, and tolerance, i find clarity that...
with the unwaverin faith and genuine belief i have in my HP, i have developed an undeniable compass in my life. ive come to realize that when i force things to happen on my own, i inadvertently obstruct the divine guidance that is meant for me. my experiences have shown me that when i cling...