So That is the source of my sadness- I am afraid: my spirit is going to be

stuck in limbo after I pass away- unless I completely succeed at letting go of 

all my addictions-(never mind: turning it over and letting go!)

That is what I heard loud and clear, in my meditation this morning.

A younger part of me is absolutely terrified: " Never good enough"

That syndrome trying to raise its ugly head, for the zillionth time .

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I wouldn't really consider it a case of Poor Me's-

I woke up this morning and did my prayers and meditation.

As I was journaling I discovered part of me was sad-

I started following the thread....my 'Friends' -in AA and out,

feel like "part time". We all have so many commitments-

My sponsor is a lovely person who supports me whenever possible-

(mainly my program which brought me back to steps, traditions...)

My side of the street has been swept, now... Read More

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23rd Psalm for Recovering Alcoholics

The Lord is my sponsor, I shall not want.
He makes me to go to many meetings. 
He leads me to sit back, relax, and listen with an open mind,
He restores my soul, my sanity, and my health.
He leads me in the path of sobriety, serenity,
and fellowship for my own sake.
He teaches me to think, to take it easy,... Read More

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I did question my sanity for a moment or 2 last evening-( and prayed about

it) dragging my 3  poetry collections to a neighboring town for a "Local

Authors Night"....Everyone there was "published" -( nowadays you do all your

own promotions-) twelve or so people, gathering in an old Academy to exhibit

their work.

Little card tables set out with our names on them, across two adjacent rooms.

Nice decorations -some lovely Quilts hung on... Read More

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Well thanks to the encouragement of 'suggestions' and the lovely reminders

of some people here (and several books,) I have launched a new facet

to my day. Each morning I continue my prayers and meditation - and then

open my written journal-Or- My new ART journal.... Not very fancy in the

physical realm- sketch pad- but I have already filled one!

  A long, long time ago- my Father suggested I write something every day-

My Mother used... Read More

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