Each day a new Beginning <!--110823-->

Pretty Purple Flowers

As in the physical world, so in the spiritual world, pain does not “last forever.”Β  —Katherine Mansfield— Each of us struggles with pain and its repercussions; some of us more than others. At times pain seems unending. Sometimes we hang onto the pain in our lives, maybe because we fear even more what’s on the […]

Keep it Simple <!--110823-->

Any man may make a mistake; none but a fool will persist in it. —Cicero— The way we face life’s challenges is what gives meaning to our lives. If we run from our mistakes, they follow us. If we stand up and work with them, we learn. Facing our mistakes teaches us wisdom and courage. […]

My Thought for the Day <!--110823-->

πŸ’ Good morning, Strong, Resilient, Intelligent Woman ❗…πŸ’ͺπŸŒ΄πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“…We are all here in this world, participating in this thing called LIFE ❗ …πŸ‘©β€β€οΈβ€πŸ’‹β€πŸ‘©πŸŒπŸ€…And maybe, that is when we may realize, “Sometimes if I am looking and searching too hard, I may miss it, and not see hear or feel it❗”…πŸ‘€πŸ™‰πŸ’ƒ…The Peace of mind, the Sense of […]

AA Thought for the Day <!--110823-->

Tightly Bunched Bouquet Of Fall Flowers

I have lost much of my inferiority complex. I was always trying to escape from life. I did not want to face reality. I was full of self-pity. I was constantly sorry for myself. I tried to avoid all responsibilities. I did not feel that I would handle the responsibilities for my family or my […]

Promise of a new Day <!--110823-->

The most blessed thing in the world is to live by faith without imputation of guilt; having the Kingdom within. —Paul Goodman— What does it mean, to have the kingdom within? At those times when we’re happiest, we also feel most blessed. The kingdom is one name for a peaceful spirit. There are times, though, […]

Daily Reflections <!--110823-->

Butterfly On A Pink Flower

AN INDIVIDUAL ADVENTURE Meditation is something which can always be further developed. It has no boundaries, either of width or height. Aided by such instruction and example as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. […]