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Fri, Feb 2, 2007 10:09:04 AM
↔ obsession with self was rooted in the very ground of my life. ↔
posted: Fri, Feb 2, 2007 10:09:04 AM
in recovery, how do i root self-obsession out?
well for one, i start by learning how to practice what the reading calls goodwill. and no not by donating my clothes to the thrift shop with that name, although come to think about it....
what the reading speaks to is that i need to learn how to make myself of service, instead of demanding that i get served. i can do that in all phases of my life, at home, in the work place, and certainly in the fellowship that has given me this wonderful new life.
so it has been a hectic twenty-four hours and AROC as i am, i am having trouble resetting my routine today. well, i need to go serve my clients and make some money so i can be of service here at home. i will think about this over the course of the next couple hours and perhaps have more to say a bit later.
well for one, i start by learning how to practice what the reading calls goodwill. and no not by donating my clothes to the thrift shop with that name, although come to think about it....
what the reading speaks to is that i need to learn how to make myself of service, instead of demanding that i get served. i can do that in all phases of my life, at home, in the work place, and certainly in the fellowship that has given me this wonderful new life.
so it has been a hectic twenty-four hours and AROC as i am, i am having trouble resetting my routine today. well, i need to go serve my clients and make some money so i can be of service here at home. i will think about this over the course of the next couple hours and perhaps have more to say a bit later.
∞ DT ∞
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While the author is a member of a 12 Step recovery fellowship, these writings are not intended to endorse or express the published wisdom of any fellowship.
These writings are not meant to be socially or politically correct, and if you take issue with any opinions expressed, please seek the guidance of someone wiser than me.
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☯ The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao ☯
by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge
Book 2
2) It is the way of Heaven not to strive, and yet it skilfully overcomes;
not to speak, and yet it is skilful in (obtaining a reply; does not
call, and yet men come to it of themselves. Its demonstrations are
quiet, and yet its plans are skilful and effective. The meshes of
the net of Heaven are large; far apart, but letting nothing escape.