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Sun, Oct 24, 2004 10:44:45 AM


taking some responsibility
posted: Sun, Oct 24, 2004 10:44:45 AM

 

for my recovery
for me that looks like :
  • going to meetings.
  • read the available literature.
  • work the steps with my sponsor (which of course implies that i have a sponsor and actually call and talk with him.
  • work on and maintain my conscious contact with a HIGHER POWER on a a daily basis.
  • working with others to give away the gift that was freely given to me.
  • and giving back to this program my time and talents, without expectations of reward, through service
is this the easier softer path? that depends on the state of spiritual self today. i do know however, that when i follow these simple actions to the best of my ability everday, i do get a better chance to deal with whatever LIFE happens to throw at me without using or withdrawing into a fantasy world. I CHOOSE TO RECOVER and I TAKE THOSE ACTIONS THAT ARE SUGGESTED because i want to LIVE CLEAN TODAY.
-- DT --

 

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☯ The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao ☯

THE TAO TEH KING, OR THE TAO AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge

Book 1

1) Heaven and earth do not act from (the impulse of) any wish to be
benevolent; they deal with all things as the dogs of grass are dealt
with. The sages do not act from (any wish to be) benevolent; they
deal with the people as the dogs of grass are dealt with.