So - If we are in a good strong place, it is a good time to look around and

say "What can I do next, how can I grow and give back more ?"

I have been looking for someone to 'have my back' be a guardian and

even a supporter.  (Our champion coach here on this site has been

encouraging the idea for a while-) I have another friend not in recovery who

values and strives to do this too.

Well I have a dream to strive for. So-I'm taking up the challenge.... Read More

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Dip into this one-

Imagine a ferris wheel, all lit up against the night.

Somehow this image came to me yesterday as a part of a friends

drawing- I was thinking family at the time, because he mentioned it

as a theme for his piece.

I took what I liked from that- and worked with a challenge- to depict

'family'.That piece of mine was quite disjointed in the sense of process.

(Coming apart ?versus coming together?)

Today I played ... Read More

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   I did my very first 'Lay service' at my Church. I must say not only was it

a fun experience- it was certainly a landmark. I did it on a very special

person of influence- a Minister, who was expceptionally spiritual, open,

honest and willing ! ( not even in our fellowship)

   I came away from it quite pleased . Seems people enjoyed it!

I could see doing 1 or 2 a year, it was a lot of work! Nia

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Reading a back issue of Unitarian Universalist Magazine

( www.uuworld.org) Summer '09. and once again I have been intrigued

by their 'reflections' section-(p.19) 3 pieces that fed me in different ways!

Please do not think I am tooting any horns-  simply sharing some

good considerations. ( attraction not promotion) = resources

Infact the second piece-talks about where I come from: " There is truth to be

found in all religions, but no one religion... Read More

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   H.O.W.        You know what it stands for !

I am finding half measures, regarding suggestions...The women

I sponsor are not  -100%-

Am I spinning my wheels?  spitting into the wind?  OK- so I am stepping back

now. I have vented.

I admit I want     HOW    'As only the dying can be' !

Yet,  I am not their HP.     I am not in charge.

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