Most mornings I’m up early, take some quiet time in meditation, then get up to face the day. I’m also a creature of habit. After 35+ years in the business world, my first “outside” read of the day is the business section of The Globe.

Today, there was a headline in the “Careers” section that really caught my eye. “Pump Up Your Strengths” it cried out.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed (and will continue until it’s over) my journey on www.oprah.com through Tolle’s “A New Earth”. I can relate to most of what he’s talking about!

Today, at noon, I attended a meeting based on 12 steps for recovery. It was a new meeting, and on the wall, of the Lutheran church basement, were some principals they have for living. And gosh knows, I’ve read enough Law of this and P... Read More

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In Chapter7 of A New Earth, We get in to that great question, “Who am I?’ This is a question for all that want to make change. To change to something different, you must have an appreciation of who you are at this point.

My 12 step program deals with this question as one of the keys to recovery. Ironically I read this morning:

In analysis, as I have known it, you are confronted by your qualities and cannot dis... Read More

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Attitudes and Limitations
“What we consider our greatest strengths can also be our greatest weaknesses.
Excessive pride in "being able to handle everything," for example, may result in our taking on other people's responsibilities. In "taking over," we often lessen another's desire to meet his or her own obligations.
A boastful "I'll do it myself!" attitude can also mask a desperate feeling of inadequacy. Having a constant drive to prove our wort... Read More

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My blogs can be found on the web site, www.hopeserenity.ca- journalling a journey

At a meeting this morning, a person that I have a lot of time for mentioned that recently I have seemed down.

I certainly have been feeling at best contemplative, and I know giving up smoking has had a role in this. It’s a BI**H of an addiction with its rituals!

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