tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179396338033153826.post2997607888242078632..comments2023-10-23T11:21:09.150-05:00Comments on Experience, Strength, and Hope: Finding Balance and Living Sobermariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700941649031924777noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179396338033153826.post-27483575841569382342010-12-16T17:17:38.046-06:002010-12-16T17:17:38.046-06:00Christopher,
I appreciate your comment and I have...Christopher,<br /><br />I appreciate your comment and I have considered it at length. I agree that I have a "thinking" problem. Alcoholism and mental illness are its symptoms. <br /><br />That being said, my recovery program, others, and God are teaching me how to change my thinking, truly love others, and grow closer to God. This is my solution. I was not taught how to do these things as a child. In fact, I was taught quite the opposite and until meeting other people like myself in recovery, didn't even know that there were other options.<br /><br />I write about my struggles and my solution on this blog solely in the spirit of love and service to those out there who are suffering. I describe my struggles so that others may be able to identify with them. I describe the my solution so that others may benefit from my experience and possible gain some strength and hope that may help them along their own journey. I do not assume that what works for me is going to work for others but at least they may realize that they have other options. People in recovery do this for me and I am called to "pass it on."<br /><br />I wish my transformation could happen over night. However, like you said, "Rome was not built in a day" and I have a wonderful spiritual advisor that reminds me all of the time to "be gentle and loving with myself." <br /><br />Thanks again.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700941649031924777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179396338033153826.post-2621642552618076452010-12-13T20:27:56.638-06:002010-12-13T20:27:56.638-06:00This held some good reminders for me. Thank you :)...This held some good reminders for me. Thank you :)~~BRB Queen~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14076594460274713944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179396338033153826.post-84830563243347454152010-12-13T14:33:18.925-06:002010-12-13T14:33:18.925-06:00Namaste my sister. If I may suggest a closer way t...Namaste my sister. If I may suggest a closer way to finding God in your life. Our thoughts, feelings and emotions are the bricks which construct our reality. I find by paying close attention to my thoughts I can better steer my reality. This blog for example.<br /><br />In this blog you express you continued struggle with bipolar and AA issues. You suggest that you are caught in a cycle whereas you peak and slowly sink. You further mention that you have had much success by redefining your limits.<br /><br />Everything you think and write will come true. You are the master of your reality. You have just informed the universe that struggle is your reality. As long as you maintain the image in your heart of a life of struggle, the universe will give you struggle. Picture in your mind your best days and know that each moment you have the capacity to reach for this as a chosen expression.<br /><br />Rome was not built in a day, so be gentle and loving with yourself. <br /><br />In Lak' esh, my sister, may your GodSelf think...christopherdossantos3@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333197295906640548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179396338033153826.post-79828838411945974682010-12-12T12:55:20.968-06:002010-12-12T12:55:20.968-06:00Finding a balance is pretty much impossible for me...Finding a balance is pretty much impossible for me. My days/weeks are crazy. However the one area that now does stay balanced is my soul. I have peace even in the middle of chaos because the foundation is strong. I find that I can get through the most horrible of days because I have HP and my program. So I stopped looking for balance and I deal with what happens. You can have peace in the midst of all life's chaos...just keep your foundation strong :) hugs....drybottomgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702877045042502693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179396338033153826.post-76158535100079066962010-12-11T20:49:29.024-06:002010-12-11T20:49:29.024-06:00Glad to read this today. I know the feeling of fin...Glad to read this today. I know the feeling of finding the balance of participating as I can and finding that as I'm inspired not to, and finding that I receive more energy and the ability to participate more fully at times by choosing not to always be with my family based on my idea of good wife/mom, allowing the kids and dad to be together and present for each other allowing dad to deepen his connection to the kids and kids to deepen their relationship with dad.. a really good thing!<br /><br />:) And what gifts you've been given in that realization!Jess Mistress of Mischiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766848582303523764noreply@blogger.com