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Its incredible, the more I lean on HP, the less it matters what ANYONE does/doesn't do or says/doesn't say. I am taking things less and less personally with each passing month. The more I am gentle with myself, the more others are gentle towards me. The more I understand that we are each on our own journeys, the more I let people be who they are, accept them and love them unconditionally. I am finding that the more I do this, the more I get this.
I got some text messages that were not intended for me from a close friend. They were kind of inappropriate but I just let it go- he goofed up, not me- if he wants to address it/talk about it, fine. If not, fine. I really, truly do not really care- its his life/actions, etc. I am cool regardless because my big number one priority is not him, its HP.
Its incredible, the more I lean on HP, the less it matters what ANYONE does/doesn't do or says/doesn't say. I am taking things less and less personally with each passing month. The more I am gentle with myself, the more others are gentle towards me. The more I understand that we are each on our own journeys, the more I let people be who they are, accept them and love them unconditionally. I am finding that the more I do this, the more I get this.
Hi Jean: I right there with you in that same wonderful boat!
I didn't land in the boat through the program. However, I got there by reading literature and private counseling. Ever so often, my husband says, "Hey, that's what they teach in the program!" Universal truths are universal.
It's nice to read your post I hope you inspire others to continue on their journeys with hope.
Thanks Jean. I so want to be where you are some day. That damn AHsober lives in my head. I try to let go but it is my love addiction that hangs on I think. I have found much more serenity in other aspects of my life ie work, kids, friends. I trust my HP and things seem to work out well.
You make it sound so breathtaking and wonderful, letting your HP take over and let yourself just "be". I'm not even sure what to do, how to find, etc my "HP" even though I know what its supposed to be. At this point, early on , I feel like there is nobody, not even higher above, that can help me or help make me feel safe and serene right now. I hope in time , I can be where you are , because it sounds so wonderful :)
Jean - You are truly a miracle. You have triumphed over the greatest of challenges and just seem to be sailing smoothly. Your program is showing. Thanks for proving that it works if you work it. ~R3
I hope you inspire others to continue on their journeys with hope.