This is not a program of searching after facts, but of looking within, attending to my spiritual needs. It is my spirituality which nurtures all that is uniquely me. The twelve steps open my heart, free my mind and release […]
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The Feed-Them Syndrome
They mean to be kind, the hosts who accept the role of furnishing treats for all who come. They back off when told it’s not on the food plan but a week gone by they’re offering treats once more.
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29 “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. 30 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all […]
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What do we need to make a miracle? Willingness. A change of the mind will result in a miracle every time we are willing to give up the ego’s perspective of whatever situation is distressing us. ~ Daily Meditations for Practicing […]
Continue reading »Temperance and Abstinence
Abstinence is as easy for me as temperance would be difficult. ~ Samuel Johnson . The strong-willed Samuel Johnson, asked why he never touched wine, gave this answer. That’s well and good for him, but does it apply to milkshakes […]
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