yes vini,, however that last photo is of a recovering member from germany. she was feeling very weird that mnorning when we got to that beach and saw her standing there looking at the seas. I said hello and we sat and had breakfast and I played music for her and talked philosophy. Then I revealed my recovering addict status and she says shes an NA too. Gods sake,, what a scene that was. We shared a lot about the pain she was going thru,,what a lovely feeling to be there for another in times of need.
-- Edited by Raman at 02:46, 2008-03-28
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Raman an addict clean and serene just for today in NA Worldwide ; live to love and love to live the NA Way !!!
Hi Vini,, Rhea,, more photos of that 2000 mile journey along Indias west coast that included a Convention in Mumbai,tourist spots as well as visits to places of historic interest. The most important thing is i drove all the way with a newcomers for "audience". My idea of "Recovery on the Road !!" ha ha ha !!
Beautiful coast nice water and a pretty girl. The sea can make me feel small I have walked the beach once just after getting clean 7 years ago and wept something came over me that allowed me to release the pain inside, it was strange I have not forgotten that day. Like walking into a church at times does the same thing to me not sure how to explain. Driving down the road a few days back I was overcome by gratitude and my higher powers love for me again I wept, guess i'm just a big ol crybaby.
There is a sad spirit in us all I think and we have to let that spirit exhaust itself of its saddmess and replace it with joy for some that may take many years I wish my spirit were filled with joy but it is not to be yet but each day brings me closer each day clean free of fear and worry and each day allowing my higher power more into my being. esterday for the first time I told my HP that I loved him, why at that moment did I choose to say such a thing I don't know, something inside of me opened up to that love and fully accepted that its ok to love now its ok to trust its ok to be me and show who and what I am without fear.
What a road you travel Raman , interesting you are definetly one to lead by showing others just how good recovery can be, thank you, for this is our gift and this is our purpose we owe our lives to more then ourselves now.
I leave now for the weekend on a journey of my own to meet with fellow gold prospectors on a river to find gold I will be in and out the next 3 days going to several places take many pictures .
Thanks for the pics Raman, they are nice! Where is that church? Looks like I have been there before. Recovery and living life is great. Especially when you learn to enjoy the simple good things in life and learn how precious they are. Raman looks like you have found how precious life's little things are.
kenh still recovering, clean and serene.
PS Vinnie, you sent out an excellent quote describing how your attitude decides your character, can you send it out again, I can't find it in all the posts.
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Fabulous photos, Raman!! Thanks for posting them. The location is gorgeous.
Did you enjoy swimming in the ocean? It's my favorite place to swim. My husband and I love frolicking in the waves together. It makes us feel like children!
Wow, they are some incredible shots you got!! Talk about beautiful!! I was blessed to be able to go to the World Convention in August of last year in Texas, I live in Maryland. I am trying to be able to go to Spain next year. Don't know how probable that is but I am trying, lol!
Great pics!!! Thank you so much for sharing them!!!
