What is faith? The dictionary says, “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” The Bible says “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The Second Step says, “came to believe a […]
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Giving Up
…it is not enough to want to be rid of the unpleasant side effects of my illness. I need to be willing to give up that which attracts me in the first place: the gratification, sedation or whatever other payoff […]
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Stubbornness is ego-driven and fear-based. Perseverance is surrender to my Higher Power and is faith-based. ~ Voices of Recovery (Kindle Location 1164). Perseverance – steadfastness, sure, dependable, reliable, constant, unwavering. Wouldn’t unwavering be closer to stubbornness, not perseverance? Certainly there’s kinship […]
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It seems I’m too busy. That’s ludicrous. Maybe I was raising sons, playing the role of a co-dependent wife, practicing law, being a judge. And-and-and. Serving on boards, teaching Sunday school, researching genealogy, medieval times, historic women judges, whatever. Now […]
Continue reading »Choosing Peace
Consciously choosing to be peaceful isn’t always easy. In fact, inside we might feel agitated, at first. But acting as if you feel peace is a beginning. Give it a try today. Your attempt will be felt far and wide. […]
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