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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. Finaly found someone who fits the encouragement & coach role. I made an appointment and went to meet her yesterday. Supportive, trustworthy and compassionate-seems to me. So we are going forward on a new journey. It has a shape, direction, and many possible pathes. It has all the flexibilty fitting such an attempt. She feels I have simplified it, shaped it, sufficiently to make it viable and attainable. It may not end up exactly as I envision it, could end up better ! It will require applying program principles and sometimes reaching beyond my comfort zone...however I know, thanks to recovery- that if I take it a step at a time and a day at a time- I'll achieve some form of success. Blessings, Nia
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Trust
Posted On 04/02/2010 08:25:30
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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 with the image again. More along the lines of a "Daisy ferris wheel" and then the whole thing took off with a life of its own ! I started wondering if there was a ferris wheel full of family and friends- how did that feel? did I have a whole wheel full of people in my life I could trust ? How much could I trust ? would it be sustained ?
I won't really be able to trace all of the thoughts and feelings from that accurately - but it brought me to draw a picture of a 'Daisy ferris wheel'- and thus I discovered how strong and evolving the trust was...How beautiful- How the colors and lines worked together- how each knew its place -and job in the whole... There were prayers and tears all along in that experience- and it seemed important to share. Blessings, Nia
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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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Musings
Posted On 03/12/2010 07:49:55
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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 holds all truth." p21 L. Pedersen.
That pretty well sums up my philosphy- reinforces & supports my approach. ( take what you like and leave the rest.) The next piece has some good things to say about Ego and Spirit ... How they both serve us and compliment each other- p. 21. Ego helps us discover who we are as individual entities; and Spirit recombines us with all 'beyond our skin'... The first piece is marvelous in its connection to the natural world- someone learning from elephants! -I certainly identify- animals have been true teachers for me. Reflecting back honest lessons. So, reaching out to learn more, has yet again, broadened my world. You can peruse this site freely and I certainly intend to check out more on these various books- Be well and happy hunting- Nia
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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. I can only pass on my experience, strength and hope... I turn it over and let it go--- I breath- pray- Nia
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Carry The Messge, Joe McQ. August House,c. 2002.
Came across (the above) back to basics book which
stresses fundamental tenets of the Big Book & Sponsorship. It talks about the bedrock process of getting sober and timely work on the steps.(top Page 5)
" The domino effect" - the momentum- (admission of
powerlessness came to believe, made a decision-) How when
baking a cake we do not" Put the flour in this week, the eggs
in next week , and the milk a week later."( same page&
paragraph) How grand a reminder is that !?! And it doesn't stop
there-read on- Blessings, Nia
Tags: Sobriety Life
Woke to an image...not uncommon. A woman standing 3/4 view. Soft shoulder. In a dusty brown coat, scarf over her hair. reading a paper. leather suitcase on the ground to her left. This is someone who (I) feel immediate comfort,even welcome
on approach. steady, glad to see you, smile that stays- she does not turn away, listens without rush, or urgancy. I even could envision an arm over my shoulder.
Unconditional ? how many people do you/I get that from. I could think of one or two this morning... how rich is that ? Blessings, Nia
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Striving for the middle of the see-saw... A person standing on the porch of a new day. Having said their prayers and just read a meditation( about the Shakers) " Hands to work and Hearts to God" The beauty and simplicity of their living and productivity... Yet few Shakers remain today. Something(s) happened- for all the wonderous efforts that way of life is pretty much gone. Similarity can be found in Quakers and Amish- ( and I'm told Menonite)
The book I have been reading talks about man being a blend of "1/2 spirit and 1/2 animal"... Shakers were celibate; was that the downfall ? -they did not feed the whole being ? striving for 'Progress not perfection' is the 12 step
suggestion. Yes this drunk needs to beware of pride- not to rest on any laurels... keep moving. Pass on to others our experience, strength and hope... Give what we have been given, to keep clean and sober for today. Nia
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A small, simple challenge- taking a scene of spiritual importance from my past -and- developing it into a
10-12 minute lay sermon....starting with:
A jewel of a person- who inspired me to seek out and
develop, my own spiritual beliefs. Then asking:
How does sacred appear in 'my' life today ? What rituals are in place ?
Am I/you growing ? Reading and questioning / reflecting?
Do I share my beliefs ? Can I ask thought provoking questions?
Is there unity & consitency between my fellowship
work- and -worship on Sunday ? -lots of prayer!
(this is a non traditional Interfaith Church) Can I present this in a way where it is not about me ?
or at least balanced with examples, so it is a launch point for others -
We will see ! Nia
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