I’ve worked for self control these decades long, achieving goals, though many slipped from fingertips, Chimera never there to snare. Since as a tyke I first declared, “I do it for me. Leave me alone!” freedom meant self-control, my journey closely […]
Continue reading »God’s Forgiveness
After making our review we ask God’s forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Locations 1188-1189). How do you tell God you’re sorry? I guess the traditional word is “confession.” But I hear in […]
Continue reading »Not in their Steps
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise men of old. Seek what they sought. ~ Matsuo Munefusa You think if you eat my food plan, you’ll recover. But I’ve seen you eat… When a piece of […]
Continue reading »Not Cocky
We are neither cocky nor are we afraid. That is how we react so long as we keep in fit spiritual condition. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Location 1175) Cocky seems far from what I remember, coming to realize insanity, helplessness, […]
Continue reading »Tentative Tentacles
Maybe my job is to bloom, but how? Do you know what you’re asking? You want me to step out, to expose myself to ridicule, to ask people to look at me, not avert their eyes… I figure you’re right, […]
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