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This morning I decided to take in the morning meeting and as I drove down to the meeting site going in the direction of the ocean I drove into and thru a very large bright Triangle of light reminiscing of our logo. It was surrounded with very bright light and I felt spiritually comfortable with what I was doing. I was very tired cause I haven't slept well and my pup is deciding she doesn't want to eat..."I am powerless and still being manageable". So I came home ate some and fell asleep for a couple hours. Tonight as the day was about over My house was bridged with a large beautiful rainbow and the feeling of being special was renewed.
Here's hoping you all receive those gifts. Let us hear about it. ((((hugs))))
These days i notice the beauty all around me: the flowers, the birds, the squirrels and children playing and let the joy fill my heart . For many years I never saw or felt any of this.
My dog is struggling with cancer and each time she eats I thank God. My other dog has a lump on her stomach and the vet will check her out this morning. Instead of focusing on possibly two dogs dying soon, I am appreciating them both so much-their beauty, their friendship, the 12 years I've had with them. That's HP at work. I don't think I could have done this without program. Lyne
This morning I decided to take in the morning meeting and as I drove down to the meeting site going in the direction of the ocean I drove into and thru a very large bright Triangle of light reminiscing of our logo. It was surrounded with very bright light and I felt spiritually comfortable with what I was doing. I was very tired cause I haven't slept well and my pup is deciding she doesn't want to eat..."I am powerless and still being manageable". So I came home ate some and fell asleep for a couple hours. Tonight as the day was about over My house was bridged with a large beautiful rainbow and the feeling of being special was renewed.
Here's hoping you all receive those gifts. Let us hear about it. ((((hugs))))
A friend of mine told me when he is feeling powerless/overwhelmed , he takes a NAP!!! so i am beginning to do that...just crash out for a hour or so...Funny how I can wake up and have a new perspective....and Jerry, I can tell you for sure.....you ARE special......
Great share Jerry - you know I know you are special - no thinking required!!! (((Hugs)))
I am not sure why, but I too tend to look at the miracles and beauty of life in nature and living things. I'm such an animal lover that even a frog in it's most perfect form gives me joy - I'm amazes that all of those pieces come together to make the sound they make and jump the way they do.
I'm getting ready to nap - had a very rough day yesterday with (self-diagnosed) blood sugar issues. I could not get a handle on things so decided to sleuth more online. There's a good change what I thought were black-outs from low blood sugar may actually be seizures, mild but still. I've had them since early 20s/late teens - very inconsistent and unpredictable.
I had to just stop my madness, turn it all over and I feel much better today. Yet, off to the eye doctor for new contacts to find there is an issue with my left eye....I thought I needed a new prescription and really I have one eye only that is not focusing - can't find out why. So - I am now restricted from wearing contacts for at least a week and I do not have any glasses...Thank God for magnifying ones - they are helping. I now have steroid drops and another appointment next week. Turning this over too - I do know because of recovery that I am very fortunate to have my health at my age, and still play ball - which I had to beg for disposables to play ball....I have 4 pairs for 4 events only!
Your post made me realize a little fear over what's going on with my eye. My 'normal' might change if they can't fix the focus issue. I'll adapt though because I have tools to help me. I am reminding myself --- more will be revealed!!
(((hugs))) brother - your posts always bring me joy! Today, I needed it so thank you!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Perfect post for me as I'm about to head out the door to take my turn with my elderly dad.
How I love and identify with all these shares, about the gift of recovering spirit consciousness through the 12 steps... recognizing God's beautiful creation and how we are all connected to it, all of us. the pain of the past melts away as we become willing to let go and let God's world can touch our hearts again.
A fellowship member in my saturday meeting refers to these moments as a "God Wink." God winking to remind us....
"See how special and powerful I am?!!!"
Love it!!! (((hugs)))
@IAH, sending love and light for your vision and good health
-- Edited by 2HP on Friday 30th of June 2017 02:13:24 PM
Thank you for your post, Jerry, it does sound wonderful... :) I'm grateful for the reminder to enjoy what is beautiful.
Recently I've begun to appreciate the beauty also, and I'm grateful for that. I did see some beauty here and there in my sickness of codependency, but I hardly was capable of letting it touch my heart or lift my spirits... I now start to feel this changing... Just today, walking from work through this beautiful park nearby I was momentarily struck by the sheer greenness of grass, it seemed so freshly green, somehow, maybe because it was raining by day, I don't know. I even laughed a little to myself - here, I'm so happy, and its just grass, LOL :) It was very nice, to appreciate and enjoy something so seemingly mundane. Then, when I got out of the train in the town I'm living in now, the sky was the most beautiful rich blue, bulging clouds preparing to burst the warmth bubble with refreshing rain. And wonderful fresh smell - I'm enjoying the freshness of air each evening when I go off the train after work. I used to live in a bigger city for around 10 years, and the quality of air in my little town is really noticeable in comparison... Smells of living things :)
This family is marvelous!! HP blesses me most often with MIP being a part of my life. Oh I do have issues and then as the program taught me...they are temporary as long as I have the program to work and a Higher Power to guide me. Mahalo All. ((((hugs))))
This family is marvelous!! HP blesses me most often with MIP being a part of my life. Oh I do have issues and then as the program taught me...they are temporary as long as I have the program to work and a Higher Power to guide me. Mahalo All. ((((hugs))))
(((Jerry)))) I just love reading your posts....still thinking of that beautiful story you told about the dove coming into your hands.....I have a friend who flies pidgeons, they are neat...would like to have one, myself, because I love the coo'ing sounds they make, but they are kinda messy, LOL...I did, however rescue a ring neck, beige colored dove and he/she LOVES living with my parakeets and I absolutely love the singing he/she does....that "ooooh a ooooh" sound they make AND its really getting tame..........take care and have a safe and blessed weekend and 4th.....I'm rollin one day at a time......so glad I came back here....Heavens knows I need this fellowship and YES!!! This family is marvelous !!!
