When I actively participate in becoming the best person I can be, I start attracting people of like mind. Now instead of relationships based on dishonesty, lust or selfishness, I have ones that create spiritual growth with humility, empathy and love. Love is no longer something i need to go and obtain. It is inside me and only by giving it unconditionally do I receive it the way God intended. By allowing myself to be vulnerable with the right people, I have the opportunity to be inspired and my life enriched rather than compromised. I owe this to God and to myself.
You maynt imagine how good it feels to read wisdoms,, especially sitting here,,12000 miles away from home and family and a large network of friends and associates and collegues. Trying to give my studies the best shot I can,,with my books,laptop,and antiques and clothes for company. And yes theres another very Powerful Presence here too,,yes you guessed,,GOD !!
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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 !!!
You guys are very welcome. i've been checking out this forum for a while and have appreciated many words of wisdom from both of you guys. ONe addict helping another. I love it NA hugs.
Thanks, Allie, your post is beautiful and very moving.
As my recovery has progressed, I have come to my own understanding of the disease, the Program, and the recovery process. "In a nutshell," here it is: The core of my disease is self-obsession. The steps facilitate spiritual growth. Spiritual growth moves me along a path away from the self-centeredness of the disease toward God-centeredness and service to others. The end of all spiritual growth is to learn to love. The essence of Step 12 is to live the principle of unconditional love. When I carry this message to addicts, I am loving others. When I practice these principles in all my affairs, I am loving myself. Therefore, Recovery, as I experience it through the twelve steps, is a journey that takes me from the emptiness and loneliness of self-indulgence and extreme self-centeredness, to the fullness of self-awareness and love of fellow man. Thank You, NA...
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"With a sweet tongue of kindness, you can drag an elephant by a hair." ~Persian Proverb
A big thank you to Aly and Dan for sharing such wonderful messages, grateful that I read this post now, fellowship hugs and love to both of you.
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
The first place I can start the process of learning to love is with all of you here in the fellowship. I realize now that I can do lots better than I'm doing right now. As we say in NA, my gratitude speaks when I CARE... the NA way... Unconditional love is quite difficult to practice for this addict, but I know for sure from having seen others and from my own experiences that the Steps do make it possible, that it works. Glad I received this message again today. I will have to consciously keep aware of this message I guess...
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
When I actively participate in becoming the best person I can be, I start attracting people of like mind. Now instead of relationships based on dishonesty, lust or selfishness, I have ones that create spiritual growth with humility, empathy and love. Love is no longer something i need to go and obtain. It is inside me and only by giving it unconditionally do I receive it the way God intended. By allowing myself to be vulnerable with the right people, I have the opportunity to be inspired and my life enriched rather than compromised. I owe this to God and to myself.
