Meditation At The Heart
A powerful practice that prevents him from reverting to his past ways. Today everything felt serendipitous. I met a couple who were splendiferous. Ladyewell, near Preston, a Holy Shrine. I met a couple who gladdened my mind.
What Keeps Me Sober?
A letter of experience, strength, and hope to encourage the Fellowship. Dear friends, There is a strong message that was recently shared in our West African SA fellowship.
From Being Thanked to Giving Thanks
Recovery radically changed how he celebrates Father’s Day. I used to think Father’s Day was about waiting for my children to shower me with drawings, or words that would make me feel like a good father. I thought it was a day to sit back and receive—to be told that all my sacrifices were noticed, my sleepless nights appreciated, my worrying understood.
The Prayer of Divine Remembrance
This tool helps him to release the past. There are moments in life when the past will not let go. I’ve started the path of recovery, made amends where I could, committed to change, and yet — the memories remain. The images return. The shame lingers. While I’ve begun to move forward on the outside, my mind is still caught in the painful echoes of what I've done. This is where the Prayer of Divine Remembrance comes in.
The Power of the Lust Hit
Surrendering Lust helped him to surrender the shame that came with it. Yesterday, I started the day in the usual way with prayers and readings—I thank God for that. I then went to do some errands. About mid-morning, there was a lust hit. I knew the danger, and I acted swiftly. I averted my eyes, got out of the situation, surrendered the look, and prayed. I acknowledged my powerlessness. The lust look is a weakness—it always has been.
Remembering the Isms
Sharing the wisdom of David M. to help us let go, grow, and remember. Maynardism: The opposite of love is indifference. When one is angry or critical of another, that is not indifference. That is an expression of caring. Learning to accept caring in the form of judgment is important, though rarely pleasant.
The Three A’s: Awareness, Acceptance, Action
The January 29 reflection from The Real Connection has had a profound impact on my recovery.
עזרתו של אלוהים – להציע במקום לבקש בלבד
כניעה אמיתית אינה רק לבקש עזרה – זה להציע את עצמנו לתוכנית של אלוהים. בתוכנית, בניתי את השריר של לבקש את עזרתו של אלוהים. עזור לי להישאר נקי! עזור לי להתרחק מהתאווה! עזור לי להיכנע! עזור לי! עזור לי! עזור לי! ככל שאני מחזק את השריר הזה – שלעיתים דורש פעולה של התמסרות מלאה – אני גם מסיט את התפיסה שלי לגישה עדינה יותר.
عون الله: الإخضاع بدلاً من السؤال فقط
التسليم الحقيقي ليس مجرد طلب العون – بل هو إخضاع أنفسنا لتدبير الله في البرنامج، كنتُ أقوّي عضلة طلب العون من الرب. "ساعدني لأكون رصيناً! ساعدني لأبتعد عن الشهوة! ساعدني لأسلّم! ساعدني! ساعدني! ساعدني!" بينما أقوّي هذه العضلة – التي تتطلب أحيانًا التوكل التام على الرب – أنا أيضًا أُغير منظورِي إلى نهج أكثر لُطفًا
La ayuda de Dios: Ofrecer en lugar de sólo pedir
La verdadera rendición no es sólo pedir ayuda, es ofrecernos al plan de Dios. En el Programa, he estado desarrollando el músculo de pedir ayuda a Dios. "¡Ayúdame a estar sobrio! ¡Ayúdame a alejarme de la lujuria! ¡Ayúdame a rendirme! ¡Ayúdame! ¡Ayúdame! Ayúdame". A medida que fortalezco este músculo -que a veces requiere un acto de total confianza- también estoy cambiando mi perspectiva hacia una forma más suave. En primer lugar, creo que Dios tiene un plan para mí, un plan para mantenerme sobrio día a día. Así que, en lugar de pedirle a Dios que me ayude, le pregunto: "¿Cómo puedo ayudarte, Dios, a cumplir Tu plan para mí?".
