Humility is said to be perpetual quietness of heart. It means that I do my part and trust God to take care of the rest. Although I may not know how my help will come, I can remain serene. All […]
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A Disease of the Spirit
For many others, however, it is clear that what compulsive overeaters and alcoholics have in common is a need to nourish the spiritual side of their nature. ~ The Reverend Rollo M. Boas in Appendix D,Overeaters Anonymous, Third Edition (quotations are […]
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“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” ~ Martin Luther, Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in […]
Continue reading »Dispelling Arrogance
Not knowing is a state we all visit at times. Denying we don’t know from arrogance is a decision to remain in that state, a choice of living in arrogance. Contentment with not knowing is to welcome the misery of […]
Continue reading »Needing a Nudge
So I pray for the willingness to do whatever my Higher Power nudges me to do. ~ Voices of Recovery (Kindle Locations 3988-3989). I hadn’t realized dictionaries suggest an elbow nudge: to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone’s attention, prod someone into action, etc. But I see the logic of it, know […]
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