Archive for January 2014

People are not BAND-AIDS

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: People are not BAND-AIDS
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Write text here... Related articles DRUNK on the 12 step message (galatictours.blogspot.com) Link for Four Hour 12 steps (galati...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOS6_M22t5E/UuJmw8bjNxI/AAAAAAAANRI/DhiqTyHWWbo/s1600/BANDAIDS+QuotesCover-pic9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOS6_M22t5E/UuJmw8bjNxI/AAAAAAAANRI/DhiqTyHWWbo/s1600/BANDAIDS+QuotesCover-pic9.png" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
Write text here...<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul" style="clear: left;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" target="_blank">DRUNK on the 12 step message</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/link-for-four-hour-12-steps.html" target="_blank">Link for Four Hour 12 steps</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/evoproject.html" target="_blank">Evoproject</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/is-god-alcoholic.html" target="_blank">Is God An Alcoholic?</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-druids-temple.html" target="_blank">The Druids Temple</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.tpextendedcare.com/news-events/news/the-compelling-science-behind-the-12-step-program/" target="_blank">The Compelling Science Behind the 12-Step Program</a> (tpextendedcare.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-temple.html" target="_blank">The Temple</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/to-david-h.html" target="_blank">To David H</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/01/your-not-god.html" target="_blank">Your not God</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=71afa99c-d791-48bd-9af7-18d389c54e7f" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

People are not BAND-AIDS

Write text here... Related articles DRUNK on the 12 step message (galatictours.blogspot.com) Link for Four Hour 12 steps (galati...

Meditation Mind always acts towards other in a friendly manner.

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Meditation Mind always acts towards other in a friendly manner.
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Meditation Mind : "Meditation Mind always acts towards other in a friendly manner. Encourages humility. Fosters an optimistic cultur...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meditation-Mind/1460023567552857?ref=hl">Meditation Mind</a>: "Meditation Mind always acts towards other in a friendly manner.<br />
Encourages humility.<br />
Fosters an optimistic culture.<br />
Does not spend time gossiping about other people.<br />
Does not engage Schadenfruede – they get no pleasure from hearing about the misfortunes of other people.<br />
We strive for a high level of self-esteem but is not narcissistic.<br />
We are not argumentative, and respect your viewpoint.<br />
We do not tend to put demands on friends and family.<br />
A meditative mind is able to make time for the people they care about.<br />
We encourage help for others.<br />
We can keep confidentiality.<br />
We are honest and open.<br />
We are not self-obsessed."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pengoopmcjnbflcjbmoeodbmoflcgjlk" style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul" style="clear: left;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/beyond-schadenfruede-and-other-forms-of.html" target="_blank">Beyond Schadenfruede and Other Forms of Stinking Thinking</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" target="_blank">DRUNK on the 12 step message</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/03/painful-meditation-new-concept.html" target="_blank">Painful Meditation a new concept ?</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/09/dream-warriors-off-days.html" target="_blank">Dream Warriors off days.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/step-eleven-calls-for-meditation-not-to.html" target="_blank">Step Eleven calls for meditation. Not to 'try' it. Not to explore it. But to do it. Daily.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.tpextendedcare.com/news-events/news/the-compelling-science-behind-the-12-step-program/" target="_blank">The Compelling Science Behind the 12-Step Program</a> (tpextendedcare.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/link-for-four-hour-12-steps.html" target="_blank">Link for Four Hour 12 steps</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://1happyblog.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/benefits-of-meditation/" target="_blank">Benefits of Meditation</a> (1happyblog.wordpress.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/is-god-alcoholic.html" target="_blank">Is God An Alcoholic?</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=71afa99c-d791-48bd-9af7-18d389c54e7f" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

Meditation Mind always acts towards other in a friendly manner.

Meditation Mind : "Meditation Mind always acts towards other in a friendly manner. Encourages humility. Fosters an optimistic cultur...

Meditation Mind

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Meditation Mind
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Meditation Mind : 'via Blog this' DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such tex...

Meditation Mind

Meditation Mind : 'via Blog this' DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such tex...

There is a major difference between trying to prove your recovery and simply sharing your recovery.

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: There is a major difference between trying to prove your recovery and simply sharing your recovery.
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

There is a major difference between trying to prove your recovery and simply sharing your recovery. You have to stop being a walk on part...

<div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">
<div class="zemanta-img" style="text-align: left;">
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78592755@N06/8511460470" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Understand that not everything is meant to be ..." border="0" class="zemanta-img-inserted" src="http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8372/8511460470_04b2c36fd2_n.jpg" height="317" style="border: none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">There is a major difference between trying to prove your recovery and simply sharing your recovery. You have to stop being a walk on part, a bit part actor in your stage play. A manipulator of the scenery. A director without a cast. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I can’t tell you how many times I have tried in the past to prove my recovery. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I realised that I kept doing this because I had yet to truly realise how worthy, understanding and spiritual I was. If I had really known this, I wouldn’t have been trying to prove it to other people or needed an audience.<br /><br />A lot of people suffer from trying to prove themselves to unavailable people in recovery. Acting in front of self absorbed people is a waste of time. Everyone else wants to be the star.<br /><br />The Slate is Recovery , Sound, Rolling, Action,.... your on set,<br /><br />Here’s an exercise:<br /><br />Make a list of all the things you wish other people would see about you. You wish what? They would see how spiritual, awesome, loving, supporting, caring, etc. you are? Make the list…<br /><br />Now, ask yourself if you are demonstrating these qualities toward yourself? The answer is probably no for some or all of the qualities you listed.<br /><br />So, how would you act if you were actually demonstrating these qualities? That version of you is who will attract people who see you. When you see you, other people will too.<br /><br />Then, you can SHARE your gifts, your understanding of your program and your worth with them and receive their worth, gifts and understanding. This is different than trying to prove yourself to someone else. Its really what SHARING is about. What we often do is vent not share.<br /><br />When we try to prove ourselves to others, it is because we do not see our great qualities and are not giving these qualities to ourselves. Once we do, we step into a new paradigm and walk away from trying to prove ourselves and step into just being our spiritual selves.<br /><br />Then understanding, authenticity and all the spirituality can emerge. The steps help to make this shift from actor to participant.<br />You can you step out of proving yourself and into being yourself with a comprehensive program of recovery thats called GROWTH.</span><br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul" style="clear: left;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-sponsorship-is.html" target="_blank">What Sponsorship Is</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" target="_blank">As addicts we are most committed to escaping reality.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/many-people-do-not-know-that-bill-and.html" target="_blank">Solution Based Recovery: Many people do not know that Bill and Dr. Bob met because they were both members of a spiritual program that was popular at that time, the Oxford Group.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/solution-based-recovery-we-suggest-that.html" target="_blank">SOLUTION BASED RECOVERY: we suggest that you not go into detail about your problems, your behaviors, or your life. Most of us already know how to hurt ourselves, and others</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/bill-wilson-didn-see-b-3-as-cure-for.html" target="_blank">Bill Wilson didn't see B-3 as a cure for alcoholism, just a powerful aid in recovery...including his own.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/god-as-you-understand-him.html" target="_blank">God as you understand Him.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/spiritual-principles-practiced-in.html" target="_blank">Spiritual principles practiced in Alcoholics Anonymous which clearly transcend the religious differences which seem to keep mankind in perpetual strife.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=a0672f9f-57be-4d18-9124-5c1124a223ee" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

There is a major difference between trying to prove your recovery and simply sharing your recovery.

There is a major difference between trying to prove your recovery and simply sharing your recovery. You have to stop being a walk on part...

I accept myself completely

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: I accept myself completely
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original c...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0tnzcQ-Um8Y/Utu77dct-LI/AAAAAAAANQ4/59ZIsVbqvcU/s1600/fraser-quotes_116836-0+awakening.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0tnzcQ-Um8Y/Utu77dct-LI/AAAAAAAANQ4/59ZIsVbqvcU/s1600/fraser-quotes_116836-0+awakening.png" height="283" width="320" /></a></div>
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.</div>

I accept myself completely

DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original c...

The Contemplation Society on FACEBOOK

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: The Contemplation Society on FACEBOOK
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fz6sQBQipWM/Utq7kOUw2UI/AAAAAAAANQk/uSYeszkqvMg/s1600/CONTEMPLATION+SOCIETY+quote-print-on-canvas_116357-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fz6sQBQipWM/Utq7kOUw2UI/AAAAAAAANQk/uSYeszkqvMg/s1600/CONTEMPLATION+SOCIETY+quote-print-on-canvas_116357-2.png" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.</div>

The Contemplation Society on FACEBOOK

DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original...

Could someone get addicted to Counselling

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Could someone get addicted to Counselling
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the origi...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TqrgE__k0b8/Utq6oFYW3HI/AAAAAAAANQg/OEtFmuMav5s/s1600/counselling+quote-about-inspirational_116331-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TqrgE__k0b8/Utq6oFYW3HI/AAAAAAAANQg/OEtFmuMav5s/s1600/counselling+quote-about-inspirational_116331-1.png" width="201" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul" style="clear: left;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-sponsorship-is.html" target="_blank">What Sponsorship Is</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-decision-to-getclean-and-sober-is.html" target="_blank">The decision to get clean and sober is such a big life shift that it has to come from deep within the individual.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-is-wrong-with-me.html" target="_blank">What is wrong with me?</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-recovery-books-on-alcoholism.html" target="_blank">Top Ten recovery books on alcoholism.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/bill-wilson-didn-see-b-3-as-cure-for.html" target="_blank">Bill Wilson didn't see B-3 as a cure for alcoholism, just a powerful aid in recovery...including his own.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/im-not-retired-alcoholic-im-defeated-one.html" target="_blank">I'm not a retired alcoholic, I'm a defeated one.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/03/alcoholism-is-primarily-brain-chemistry.html" target="_blank">alcoholism is primarily a brain chemistry imbalance fueled by a deficiency in certain nutrients. The point is that beating alcoholism requires shoring up the body as well as the mind.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/since-brain-changes-are-profound-and.html" target="_blank">Since brain changes are profound and take many years to normalize, addicts early in recovery often relapse due to decision-making impairments.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/one-of-worst-things-that-individual-can.html" target="_blank">One of the worst things that an individual can do in early recovery is jump headfirst into romance.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-freethinker-steps-for-recovery-from.html" target="_blank">A Freethinker's Steps For Recovery From Alcoholism</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="https://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=0b4f1c15-8aa5-4dba-8031-f7156bb00328" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

Could someone get addicted to Counselling

DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the origi...

Expectations can be one of the dirtiest words in the recovery language.

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Expectations can be one of the dirtiest words in the recovery language.
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Expectations can be one of the dirtiest words in the recovery language. More often than not, our expectations are rarely realised, espec...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7GCh_jYyA9Q/V1MFA-IGNFI/AAAAAAAAWoo/wezmBGbEYykGLfQ_cxcJr89tWnmer8SqgCLcB/s1600/The%2Bten45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7GCh_jYyA9Q/V1MFA-IGNFI/AAAAAAAAWoo/wezmBGbEYykGLfQ_cxcJr89tWnmer8SqgCLcB/s320/The%2Bten45.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Expectations can be one of the dirtiest words in the recovery language.  More often than not, our expectations are rarely realised, especially in the world of recovery .</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">We have heard sayings like “don’t get your expectations too high, or curb your expectations.”  Try as we might, we can’t help but to dream, plot or plan out calculated moves in order for our expectations to come to fruition. We have a tough enough time trying to control our expectations in regards to our own personal daily life, but pinning those invisible and emotional expectations in recovery are doomed for failure.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If we can be bold enough, strong enough to let recovery unfold as it is meant to, not as you want it to you will be ahead of the curve; your expectations will have nothing to do with you or your failing to provide the perfect recovery program.  <br /><br /><br />Even with the best intentions toward recovery, many may have a relapse or two. Not only will their expectations be unfulfilled, it may be frustrated by not meeting the expectations we have put on ourselves.  We need to understand that this disease is a chronic illness.  Like any illness, it’s harder to understand when you don’t have it.  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If your expectations are not met, it may be difficult to cover up your disappointment.  It’s possible that  you will sense this and realise that they are the reason for this sorrow.  If we start to lose faith in ourselves too, this may create added pressure and possibly fuel a downward spiral. They may think “what difference does it make, I can’t do anything right, for once again I have failed my family and friends with not satisfying their expectations or mine.”   <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So how can we successfully deal with our expectations? Try to keep things in proportion.Don’t be over zealous about small victories or too nonchalant about larger   accomplishments.  I believe the more we keep things “normal” and stop looking at our life in a “fish bowl” the more relaxed, understanding and patient everyone involved can be. Keep those expectations on a very realistic level.  if the we are coming out of an in-house rehabilitation program, chances are that program was only for thirty or maybe sixty days.  Most rehabilitation programs will offer some kind of after care, such as a sober living house or continued care at their facility, but with fewer restrictions.   It is understandable that you and everyone else is thrilled that we have been clean and sober for probably more days than you can remember, that  we looks healthy, talks with confidence and is really feeling good about ourselves.  Everyone should be proud, but please remember that those 30, 60 or even 90 days are only the beginning of an arduous journey.  We have been clean and sober for the width of an eyelash compared to the YEARS of substance abuse.  You do the maths; it will probably take more than a few months to become confident and assured in living a clean and sober lifestyle.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> On the other hand, lets not diminish the hard work and dedication that went into striving for a life of sobriety. Keeping it balanced, not only for your sake, but for the budding recovery will be a cornerstone for possible recovery issues that my lay ahead.  I know that you may know this instinctively, but don’t expect that the is “recovered”, no matter what we say, how we act or how we look.  There is no conventional “recovery”. All that they have accomplished is a detoxification stage, and they are only just STARTING to understand, realise and hopefully appreciate how good life can be living a clean and sober lifestyle.<br /><br /><br />  Presenting a matter-of-fact attitude, staying neutral, and extricating yourself from babysitting their recovery program will help you to keep your expectations to a minimum. If you don’t expect anything, you won’t be disappointed.  If the alcoholic/addict continues a life of sobriety then great; no need for a party, just accept it as normal behaviour. Their own new life style is celebration enough. If the alcoholic/addict does not, then don’t dwell on it, grill them and demand what their plan is for.  They are in a place where they are doing what they want to do and hopefully they will turn themselves around.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It’s important to remember that those recovering have their expectations.  If their expectations do not stem from a place of reality then they may not know how to handle the disappointment from the unsatisfactory outcome.  Though there are many avenues toward relapse, the four main dispositions are boredom, resentment, fear and expectations. We may have such lofty expectations about getting a job or promotion, intimate relationships, excelling in a personal goal or a just plain “I deserve it” attitude that if the outcome falls short, the alcoholic/addict may be so dismayed that relapse can become a reality.  Instead of changing the strategy, picking oneself up and starting again, they may feel that trying again is useless, hopeless since they can’t rein in their expectations to a level of normalcy, as their world can be portrayed to them as very black and white; equally unrealistic expectations or not worth the effort at all.<br /><br /><br /><br />There really is no room for expectations in a recovery program.  Each person’s expectations are different and the pressure of fulfilling them for oneself or another is too great a strain.  So try to leave your expectations in the closet, in a box deep in a back corner.  It will be healthier for all involved.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul" style="clear: left;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-sponsorship-is.html" target="_blank">What Sponsorship Is</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-decision-to-getclean-and-sober-is.html" target="_blank">The decision to get clean and sober is such a big life shift that it has to come from deep within the individual.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-is-wrong-with-me.html" target="_blank">What is wrong with me?</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-recovery-books-on-alcoholism.html" target="_blank">Top Ten recovery books on alcoholism.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/bill-wilson-didn-see-b-3-as-cure-for.html" target="_blank">Bill Wilson didn't see B-3 as a cure for alcoholism, just a powerful aid in recovery...including his own.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/im-not-retired-alcoholic-im-defeated-one.html" target="_blank">I'm not a retired alcoholic, I'm a defeated one.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/03/alcoholism-is-primarily-brain-chemistry.html" target="_blank">alcoholism is primarily a brain chemistry imbalance fueled by a deficiency in certain nutrients. The point is that beating alcoholism requires shoring up the body as well as the mind.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/since-brain-changes-are-profound-and.html" target="_blank">Since brain changes are profound and take many years to normalize, addicts early in recovery often relapse due to decision-making impairments.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/one-of-worst-things-that-individual-can.html" target="_blank">One of the worst things that an individual can do in early recovery is jump headfirst into romance.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-freethinker-steps-for-recovery-from.html" target="_blank">A Freethinker's Steps For Recovery From Alcoholism</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="https://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=0b4f1c15-8aa5-4dba-8031-f7156bb00328" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

Expectations can be one of the dirtiest words in the recovery language.

Expectations can be one of the dirtiest words in the recovery language. More often than not, our expectations are rarely realised, espec...

When we stop participating in something that we were used to doing for years, something that was a substantial part of our daily existence, we would need additional help

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: When we stop participating in something that we were used to doing for years, something that was a substantial part of our daily existence, we would need additional help
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

When we stop participating in something that we were used to doing for years, something that was a substantial part of our daily existence...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="p1">
When we stop participating in something that we were used to doing for years, something that was a substantial part of our daily existence, we would need additional help emotionally and psychologically in working through that absence -- especially if it's physically addicting. Remember that alcohol or and drugs was the fibre of our existence and a substantial, if not total embodiment, of our being.We were defined by the substance in our life.<span class="s1"><br />
<br />
</span>The alcoholic or rather the addict addicted to alcohol needs and should want to a participant in all aspects of their recovery, whether it is through a 12-step program as well as a !6 -step program of empowerment . Otherwise their growth in recovery will become stunted with only one piece of the puzzle in a program in check that of being physically clean and sober.<span class="s1"><br />
<br />
</span>The alcoholic that can be described as resting in his recovery when they only work on the physical clean and sober aspect of that recovery. If the emotional and the psychological side is void of attention, the alcoholic can start to find themselves lazy, irritable, easily annoyed or quick to anger and will start to defend and justify at the slightest questioning or provocation.  </div>
<div class="p1">
<span class="s1"> </span>These characteristics of early recovery problems can hit the recovering alcoholic hard in the honest light of  a little sobriety. Because they may not know how to deal with these realisations, they may use others as a punching bag for their frustration and discontent.<span class="s1"> </span>Resentment and fear at a spouse, parent or whomever has made them stop drinking or using.<span class="s2"> </span>Realising that because of their drinking and or using, they may have not realised goals, dreams and potentials the wasted years of active addiction.<span class="s2"> </span>Wondering if it's too late, or if they are even capable of achieving those goals or dreams whilst still residing in the cognitive fog of their recently abandoned addiction..Because of their drinking and or using have been unable to sustain a loving relationship with a partner and subsequently never experience having a family of their own. Feeling of loss and abandonment start to surface.<span class="s2"> Loss of the ability</span> to accept the wasted years due to drinking.<span class="s2"> </span>Anger at not being able to venture out or challenge themselves for fear of failure. The alcoholic and or addict may not have had any normal life experience with failure and success, which in turn would make them stronger and wiser. Instead those years were consequently shut out of dealing with life on life's terms due to the addictions.<span class="s2"> </span>Jealous of others in recovery for their perseverance and strength. Resenting the family member or friend for their dreams and therefore not being supportive, questioning their ability to pursue their passion and dampening their spirit for success in a recovery program.</div>
<div class="p1">
<span class="s1"><br />
</span>If the recovering person is not dealing with or acting out these dispositions, they might have the perception that may feel like they need to watch every move or word since they don't want to incite an angry exchange. I have heard people describe this stage in recovery that at least when their loved one were reacting to their drinking they knew what to expect. Either way, they can feel sort of "damned if you do, damned if you don't"; irresponsibility, anger and resentment now seem to go with the active alcoholic as well as the early recovered person,  being there with loved ones can become not a comfortable place to be.<span class="s1"><br />
<br />
</span>At this stage it is imperative alcoholic to dig into our past and try and unlock some of the emotional and psychological baggage that continues to hamper us from moving from early recovery to a healthy, functioning member. An open mind and good attitude is imperative for us to start to deal with the painful issues that might have brought us to our addiction; but it can be done and there are many alcoholics that shed the newbie skin.</div>
<div class="p2">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="p1">
One of the keys for success for the recovering person is to find something that they are passionate about in recovery and having the characteristics of selfishness it can be themselves. After dealing with the emotional and psychological turmoil and chaos that surrounded the addiction in the first place, the recovering person needs something to replace the total encompassing state they had during their addiction. This in turn might quell a dependent disposition or knee jerk anger of quick response to frustration and fear brought on by recovery alienation.<span class="s1"><br />
<br />
</span>Finding an understanding of the depth of the condition that they are suffering from that can become attainable with others in a safe environment . Will become real within their recovery is strong emotional medicine for the person that is in recovery. It helps them appreciate the need for expanding their clean and sober lifestyle beyond the act of just not indulging in their addiction. It stands to reason that if we can start funnel this unresolved negative energy toward healthy, productive objectives, we will rid ourselves of the negative disposition of early recovery. The newly formed recovery communities, have started to design a set of program options that specifically deal with this problem with a 12 Step quick reaction program coupled to a bolt on added value program of an empowering 16 Step  program,</div>
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />

When we stop participating in something that we were used to doing for years, something that was a substantial part of our daily existence, we would need additional help

When we stop participating in something that we were used to doing for years, something that was a substantial part of our daily existence...

THE PILOT SEAT OF YOUR HIGHER POWER

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: THE PILOT SEAT OF YOUR HIGHER POWER
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

THE PILOT SEAT OF YOUR HIGHER POWER

Being a Carbon Copy

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Being a Carbon Copy
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Being a Carbon Copy

Following my own inner moonlight out of fear based recovery.

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Following my own inner moonlight out of fear based recovery.
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Following my own inner moonlight out of fear based recovery. Everyday is a challenge in our recovery. Trying to stay focused. Trying to hav...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Following my own inner moonlight out of fear based recovery. Everyday is a challenge in our recovery. Trying to stay focused. Trying to have enough energy to get things done. Going to work and not being bored out of our head. Repeat, repeat, repeat – doing the same things, hearing the same thing – over and over. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Things come easily. The answers are obvious. It is all connected. Can’t they see it. recovery has its own momentum?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">No one understands. So often in the middle of a day and yet so alone. Hearing frequently – “you’re too much”.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Have you had similar experiences? Do you want to shout, cry or run away? </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">You know and have been told you are smart, brilliant, intelligent; yet, what does it matter? </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Things just won’t come together. Others – expect everything of you; discount you; turn away; roll their eyes; patronise you. Smart what does it matter?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">It MATTERS because it is who YOU are!!! To experience life with delight – be who you are. Dont wear others recovery labels.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">To be who you are means you need to know yourself. You know you are brilliant and have many talents. Understand thinking different from others and making leaps in concepts is a natural part of who you are. Your reality is a mind that connects and processes rapidly. You sense the world around you in detail and with magnitude in your recovery.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Contributing factors that you have integrated into your persona are your family, your environment, your culture, your time in history. From these factors you have formulated your values and your beliefs. You formulated your values and beliefs, which indicate you, have choice. Beliefs can be re-evaluated, assessed if that is true, and adjusted accordingly. Values in recovery become your core, but the priorities shift with phases in life.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Yes you can feel alone and out of sync. You can feel overwhelmed with everything that is happening and that you sense. The expectations you have for yourself or others have for you can be an extreme pressure. You have the where with all to overcome each aspect of this experience.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Being mediocre or dumbing down to fit in is not the answer. It is important to be YOU! Being aware of your drives, passions, talents, and abilities gives you the foundation for discovery of where you fit or what fits. You can move from or cross the abyss from addiction. To see the light within leads you to seeing the light of the tunnel of recovery to explore.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">You sense and respond to life with intensity. Harness that intensity of your program – like harnessing the river – for energy, “work”, and pleasure. Learn the methods that work for you to manage the intensities to minimise their interference and maximise their effectiveness. Be you.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">Things coming easy and perfection is not the focus. Learning to learn, developing mastery of yourself in partnership with your higher power, achieving your own momentum are the guiding posts of the journey. Life is a journey. There are challenges, road blocks, distractions, and detours all along the journey. Fill your tool box and travel with childlike curiosity and discovery into the magical freeing world of the 16-Step Empowerment Program.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">As a seed finds its ground and puts down it root and then grows into what it is, so shall you. The expression of your gifts in your recovery is the vitality of your life. The expression can be your experience of flow within the confines of your personal world or a display contribution for the world. The important factor is to blossom and bear fruit as your program takes hold.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">As you take progress on your journey there is the desire and the need to connect – with yourself, with those that are similar and with those around you. Know yourself and know that others are on the journey of their life. Develop your skills and abilities to connect through effective expression and communication. Complete the circle(s) of life.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.940000534057617px;">You see the big picture. You connect the dots. You leap with visions, ideas, concepts, sensations and solutions. You are smart, brilliant, and intelligent and, it does matter you are in Solution Based Recovery!!!</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul" style="clear: left;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" target="_blank">DRUNK on the 12 step message</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" target="_blank">As addicts we are most committed to escaping reality.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/link-for-four-hour-12-steps.html" target="_blank">Link for Four Hour 12 steps</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/is-god-alcoholic.html" target="_blank">Is God An Alcoholic?</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/evoproject.html" target="_blank">Evoproject</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-druids-temple.html" target="_blank">The Druids Temple</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-temple.html" target="_blank">The Temple</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/welcome-to-dean-and-sarah-from-ca.html" target="_blank">Welcome to Dean and Sarah from CA Gateshead</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/to-david-h.html" target="_blank">To David H</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/01/your-not-god.html" target="_blank">Your not God</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=fa92b671-2021-46d2-8bae-058be6c7c7bd" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

Following my own inner moonlight out of fear based recovery.

Following my own inner moonlight out of fear based recovery. Everyday is a challenge in our recovery. Trying to stay focused. Trying to hav...

Our stories are not meant for everyone.

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Our stories are not meant for everyone.
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: "Wh...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<form action="https://www.facebook.com/ajax/ufi/modify.php" class="live_211244112413895_316526391751760 commentable_item autoexpand_mode" data-live="{"seq":0}" id="u_jsonp_2_27" method="post" rel="async" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 14.079999923706055px; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
</form>
<br />
<div class="mbs _5pbx userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 5px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
Our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: "Who has earned the right to hear my story?" If we have one or two people in our lives who can sit with us and hold space for our shame stories, and love us for our strengths and struggles, we are incredibly lucky. If we have a friend, or small group of friends, or family who embraces our imperfections, vulnerabilities, and power, and fills us with a sense of belonging, we are incredibly lucky</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul" style="clear: left;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" target="_blank">DRUNK on the 12 step message</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" target="_blank">As addicts we are most committed to escaping reality.</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/link-for-four-hour-12-steps.html" target="_blank">Link for Four Hour 12 steps</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/is-god-alcoholic.html" target="_blank">Is God An Alcoholic?</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/evoproject.html" target="_blank">Evoproject</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-druids-temple.html" target="_blank">The Druids Temple</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-temple.html" target="_blank">The Temple</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/welcome-to-dean-and-sarah-from-ca.html" target="_blank">Welcome to Dean and Sarah from CA Gateshead</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/to-david-h.html" target="_blank">To David H</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/01/your-not-god.html" target="_blank">Your not God</a> (galatictours.blogspot.com)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=fa92b671-2021-46d2-8bae-058be6c7c7bd" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

Our stories are not meant for everyone.

Our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: "Wh...

Real freedom is not something to be acquired, it is the outcome of intelligence.

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Real freedom is not something to be acquired, it is the outcome of intelligence.
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Real freedom is not something to be acquired, it is the outcome of intelligence. You cannot go out and buy freedom in the market. You cann...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Real freedom is not something to be acquired, it is the outcome of intelligence. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">You cannot go out and buy freedom in the market. You cannot get it by reading a book, or by listening to someone talk. Freedom comes with intelligence. But what is intelligence? Can there be intelligence when there is fear, or when the mind is conditioned? When your mind is prejudiced, or when you think you are a ma</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">rvellous human being, or when you are very ambitious and want to climb the ladder of success, worldly or spiritual, can there be intelligence?<br /><br />When you are concerned about yourself, when you follow or worship somebody, can there be intelligence? Surely, intelligence comes when you understand and break away from all this stupidity. So you have to set about it; and the first thing is to be aware that your mind is not free. You have to observe how your mind is bound by all these things, and then there is the beginning of intelligence, which brings freedom.<br /><br />You have to find the answer for yourself. What is the use of someone else being free when you are not, or of someone else having food when you are hungry?<br /><br />To be creative, which is to have real initiative, there must be freedom; and for freedom there must be intelligence. So you have to inquire and find out what is preventing intelligence. You have to investigate life, you have to question social values, everything, and not accept anything because you are frightened.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/160164044_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DRUNK on the 12 step message</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/whoever-does-truth-comes-to-light.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_26_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/whoever-does-truth-comes-to-light.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Whoever does the truth comes to the light</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/164161528_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">As addicts we are most committed to escaping reality.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/link-for-four-hour-12-steps.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/145991246_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/link-for-four-hour-12-steps.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Link for Four Hour 12 steps</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/evoproject.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_112_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/evoproject.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Evoproject</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/is-god-alcoholic.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_124_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/is-god-alcoholic.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Is God An Alcoholic?</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-druids-temple.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/159546548_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-druids-temple.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Druids Temple</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-temple.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/159234751_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-temple.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Temple</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/welcome-to-dean-and-sarah-from-ca.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/145991248_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/welcome-to-dean-and-sarah-from-ca.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Welcome to Dean and Sarah from CA Gateshead</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=a79e743e-53fd-4466-a263-541a7e255b21" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

Real freedom is not something to be acquired, it is the outcome of intelligence.

Real freedom is not something to be acquired, it is the outcome of intelligence. You cannot go out and buy freedom in the market. You cann...

To begin a spiritual journey is to experience simple wonder and awe

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: To begin a spiritual journey is to experience simple wonder and awe
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

To begin a spiritual journey is to experience simple wonder and awe of everything in every moment as a child, discounting the material wor...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="p1">
To begin a spiritual journey is to experience simple wonder and awe of everything in every moment as a child, discounting the material worlds viewpoint.  The spiritual world is so much bigger than you and you want to see, touch, hear, explore, discover, and try it all.  You laugh and giggle and smile.  You cry and get Wow’ies and are startled, but nothing stops you.  And that is not enough; you create new things with your imagination – reaching out and touching the universe of a new experience.You relax into an imperfect answer and know that the solution is not that wish you expected. You move gently from the kindergarden out into a changed world.Changed by your perspective, expanded.</div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
You grow and you ask the question ‘why?’ over and over.  Answers are given ,answers previously unknown.  Many answers that are difficult to explained. One example is that you don’t have to be right. Its looking at the world threw new glasses, that magnify the answers. Science and logic have discovered many new frontiers and provide many answers.  Yet, still there are truths believed and taken on faith with no proof that are just right.  We are exposed and taught a new belief systems,That work and feel completely positive and right.</div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
 My exposure too spiritual experience have been diverse.  Also, with travels I was exposed to many different cultures and through those cultures many other belief systems that for a time I lived by.</div>
<div class="p1">
Personal spirituality questions centred on universality, commonality of the various belief systems.  I explored different spiritual paths, religions and dogmas.  I came to an understanding of a higher power, a greater power than humans (earthly beings) and a belief in imperfect spirituality.  I studied social science for twenty years .  I came to the conclusion overtime that the unknown, the magic, was that which was not understood yet through science or as I describe it the freedom of imperfection.  The micro and macrocosms were vast intricately connected that connection could at times manifest within me. Belief systems were designed to explain that which was not understood.  Systems became modified, changed, discounted, let go, as greater or different understanding came forth.  So what belief system could allow for ongoing change or withstand the changes?</div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
I have made my choices on factors, beliefs – that not everything can be explained; that hope and faith are part of who I am and thus belief in something beyond human ability exists; that which we do not understand is explored with the help of a power far greater than myself. I am taught on a strictly need to know basis a greater explanation is obtained; that the vastness is such that complete understanding is not feasible and that is ok; that all is interconnected and knowledge of that is also a responsibility; and….my beliefs continue to change and develop. I started to understand the laws of imperfect spirituality in an ever changing inner cosmos of belief.</div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
My historical starting point is in Christianity.  I used to use the terms of God and Lord and Jesus Christ to start to facilitate my beliefs.  I also know and have implemented much from the energy systems of the twelve steps concepts as part of my belief system. The building blocks of belief, I strongly oppose being told what to believe; no rituals are required to demonstrate my beliefs; arguments that this belief system is the only one are irrelevant.  Belief systems can be very individual. I have come to respect and learn that each individuals private belief system needs to be honoured and learned from, however bizarre and far out it first appears.  This newly discovered evolving belief system does not accept doing any deliberate harm to others and requires respect for the individual and the dynamics necessary to co-exist. A logical understanding that the answer to disbelief is peace and spiritual kindness</div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="p1">
This is one journey.  This is belief and  perspective.  Life is full of experiences and learning.  Sharing  your journey….. Asking questions….. making comments…exploring and discovery is the adventure inside to the personal unknown. A land of meditation,contemplation and silence and above all answers.</div>
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-do-believe-that-its-wise-to-deal-with.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/109008662_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-do-believe-that-its-wise-to-deal-with.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">I do believe that it's wise to deal with the belief systems before dealing with the identification and release of emotions.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-addict-labours-under-belief-system.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/169868232_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-addict-labours-under-belief-system.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Alcoholic Addict labours under a belief system which is no longer based on today's reality and is therefore alien to what the rest of us believe.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/if-you-thought-defining-was-tough-well.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/172471300_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/if-you-thought-defining-was-tough-well.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">if you thought defining 'religion' was tough, well it's a piece of cake compared with defining 'spirituality</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/god-as-you-understand-him.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_69_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/god-as-you-understand-him.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">God as you understand Him.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/contemplative-spirituality.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_42_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/contemplative-spirituality.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Contemplative Spirituality</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shack-is-aa-higher-power.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/165301528_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shack-is-aa-higher-power.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Shack is A.A.'s higher power.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-spirituality-of-imperfection-begins.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/170066448_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-spirituality-of-imperfection-begins.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The spirituality of imperfection begins with the recognition that trying to be perfect is the most tragic human mistake.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-bill-wilson-legacy-and-dream.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/155803104_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-bill-wilson-legacy-and-dream.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Bill Wilson Legacy and The Dream Warrior Experience</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/if-thing-is-worth-doing-it-is-worth.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/144256054_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/02/if-thing-is-worth-doing-it-is-worth.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/01/this-is-partial-list-of-universal.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/136459702_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/01/this-is-partial-list-of-universal.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">This is a partial list of universal spiritual principles which have been taught repeatedly by many of the world's greatest spiritual teachers throughout history</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=75f83bc7-b4c0-416e-86be-7dee8322e5a6" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

To begin a spiritual journey is to experience simple wonder and awe

To begin a spiritual journey is to experience simple wonder and awe of everything in every moment as a child, discounting the material wor...

I forgive you.

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: I forgive you.
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

I forgive you. I forgive you for whatever you may have done, whether intentional or unintentional, from which I experienced pain. I forgiv...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I forgive you. I forgive you for whatever you may have done, whether<br />
intentional or unintentional, from which I experienced pain. I forgive you,<br />
because I know that what you did came from your own pain.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/imagine-that-there-really-is-power.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_122_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/imagine-that-there-really-is-power.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Imagine that there really is a Power greater than yourself, so immense, so infinite that it is like an ocean in which everything and everyone swims</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shack-is-aa-higher-power.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/165301528_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shack-is-aa-higher-power.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Shack is A.A.'s higher power.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/160164044_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DRUNK on the 12 step message</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/just-try-living-your-life-for-others-on.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_83_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/just-try-living-your-life-for-others-on.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">12 Steps try living your life for others on a daily basis, in little and big ways, and watch what kinds of changes begin happening in your life. The proof is in the practice.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/164161528_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">As addicts we are most committed to escaping reality.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/imagine-having-abraham-king-david-and.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/107962449_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/imagine-having-abraham-king-david-and.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Imagine having Abraham, King David, and the Apostle Paul in your 12-step group.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-success-and-expansion-of-12-step.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_18_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-success-and-expansion-of-12-step.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The success and expansion of the 12 Step method of recovery facilitated the spread of a revolutionary idea which has traditionally, in Western Civilization, been considered heresy.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/all-of-us-are-swimming-in-ocean-of.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_17_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/all-of-us-are-swimming-in-ocean-of.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">All of us are swimming in an ocean of deliberately engineered temptations</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/step-3-of-alcoholics-anonymous-is-about.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_105_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/step-3-of-alcoholics-anonymous-is-about.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about choosing to have faith in something. It's about perspective</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-recovery-books-on-alcoholism.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/164339385_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-recovery-books-on-alcoholism.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Top Ten recovery books on alcoholism.</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=2c96a2cb-73ed-4a5b-b05a-038afb18c122" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

I forgive you.

I forgive you. I forgive you for whatever you may have done, whether intentional or unintentional, from which I experienced pain. I forgiv...

Imagine that there really is a higher power

Fraser Trevor

Link Author

Title: Imagine that there really is a higher power
Author: Fraser Trevor
Rating 5 of 5 Des:

Imagine that there really is a higher power, so immense, so infinite that it reminds us of a powerful ocean in which everything and everyo...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Imagine that there really is a higher power, so </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">immense, so infinite that it reminds us of a powerful ocean in which everything and everyone swims—we swim in that ocean. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Seeking to swim freely, easily in this ocean of life. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">But finding it difficult to swim, can’t figure out why it </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">seems so hard. Believing and seeing others swimming </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">along seemingly effortlessly. Dreaming that one day that per</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">haps we might be able to swim in this sea of life as the dolphins do with ease and grace.<br /><br />We find a swimming coach who tells us to take<br />the weighted belt from your waist. But we fail to<br />understand. You go to another coach they say to drop<br />the rock that you clutch. But you are attached to your rock because you believe it is of great value. Then you go to another coach who tells you to take your clothes off, you become suspicious of there motives . As you continue attempting to swim with these large burdens, with great effort and struggle you become more tired until you finally exhausted you surrender to the ocean of life.<br /><br />You remove the weighted belt of life's restriction from your waist. You “drop the rock” of this world, a belief of good and bad. And finally you remove the clothing of separation that has been pulling you down into the depths where you could not spiritually breathe as you had struggled to swim in life.<br /><br />Great joy and freedom returns to you as you cast aside your worldly burdens and you start noticing that you merging, becoming one with life's ocean . Suddenly you notice how free, swift and genteelly you swim in life's warming current. You see that you now easily swim as a dolphin . Swimming as though you have become the pure spirit itself. You then realise as though struck by lightning, you are always in the process of becoming one with the ocean. This realisation sticks with you. We take this realisation into our meditation time.<br />Keeping it with us always—I have become one with all that is.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Disclaimer. Our materials are intended for information only. We are not doctors or professionals. This inter active blog does not offer, and we do not purport to offer, any medical, psychological, therapeutic, religious, or other professional advice to users.  Non Affiliation. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other “12 Step” program.<br />
<div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;">
<h4 class="zemanta-related-title">
Related articles</h4>
<ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0;">
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/imagine-that-there-really-is-power.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_122_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/imagine-that-there-really-is-power.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Imagine that there really is a Power greater than yourself, so immense, so infinite that it is like an ocean in which everything and everyone swims</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shack-is-aa-higher-power.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/165301528_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shack-is-aa-higher-power.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Shack is A.A.'s higher power.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/160164044_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/drunk-on-12-step-message.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DRUNK on the 12 step message</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/just-try-living-your-life-for-others-on.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_83_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/just-try-living-your-life-for-others-on.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">12 Steps try living your life for others on a daily basis, in little and big ways, and watch what kinds of changes begin happening in your life. The proof is in the practice.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/164161528_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/as-addicts-we-are-most-committed-to.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">As addicts we are most committed to escaping reality.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/imagine-having-abraham-king-david-and.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/107962449_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2012/08/imagine-having-abraham-king-david-and.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Imagine having Abraham, King David, and the Apostle Paul in your 12-step group.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-success-and-expansion-of-12-step.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_18_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-success-and-expansion-of-12-step.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The success and expansion of the 12 Step method of recovery facilitated the spread of a revolutionary idea which has traditionally, in Western Civilization, been considered heresy.</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/all-of-us-are-swimming-in-ocean-of.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_17_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/06/all-of-us-are-swimming-in-ocean-of.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">All of us are swimming in an ocean of deliberately engineered temptations</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/step-3-of-alcoholics-anonymous-is-about.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_105_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/05/step-3-of-alcoholics-anonymous-is-about.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about choosing to have faith in something. It's about perspective</a></li>
<li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-recovery-books-on-alcoholism.html" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/164339385_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://galatictours.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-ten-recovery-books-on-alcoholism.html" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Top Ten recovery books on alcoholism.</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">
<a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/?px" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=2c96a2cb-73ed-4a5b-b05a-038afb18c122" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a></div>
</div>

Imagine that there really is a higher power

Imagine that there really is a higher power, so immense, so infinite that it reminds us of a powerful ocean in which everything and everyo...

www.dreamwarriorrecovery.com

People are not BAND-AIDS

Meditation Mind always acts towards other in a friendly manner.

Meditation Mind

There is a major difference between trying to prove your recovery and simply sharing your recovery.

I accept myself completely

The Contemplation Society on FACEBOOK

Could someone get addicted to Counselling

Expectations can be one of the dirtiest words in the recovery language.

When we stop participating in something that we were used to doing for years, something that was a substantial part of our daily existence, we would need additional help

THE PILOT SEAT OF YOUR HIGHER POWER

Being a Carbon Copy

Following my own inner moonlight out of fear based recovery.

Our stories are not meant for everyone.

Real freedom is not something to be acquired, it is the outcome of intelligence.

To begin a spiritual journey is to experience simple wonder and awe

I forgive you.

Imagine that there really is a higher power

Contact Form