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Temple


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I promise to go and lie down for awhile after this one.  (Grins)

A dear poster, and I'm sorry I don't remember which one, said just a day or two ago that she wouldn't change anything because being married to her A brought her to Alanon and healing (very much a paraphrase.)

And I got about half-angry with that.  Yeah, right.

And today, while my head is open to new ideas, this one entered:  She is absolutely right--whatever it takes to wake us up, enlighten us, bring us to the path to healing, get us to face our demons and overcome them.  I know for a fact that there are easier ways, but there are harder ones, too--how many people have said they are grateful they had cancer because it got their attention and they turned their lives around.

So here's to Whatever it Takes.  And I pray I can find an easier path, but since I am on this one, I shall try to learn to love it.  Byron Katie wrote a very interesting book called "Loving What Is."

Hugs, Temple



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I just looked up the book and am going to try and get it from the library. Have you finished reading it? Applied it?

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I read it years ago. I remember trying to get my daughter to read it and apply it, because she

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Temple


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was going through a rough patch after a divorce, and was reeling under the "unfairness" of it all.

True to the Cody Code--go help somebody else! I thought it might help her break the pattern she was cycling through.


I don't know how I send a post without meaning to.

One of life's little mysteries.

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AND I can add grateful for my Diabetis and mini stroke, I have changed the way I eat now for many years and the Dr. is pleased with my results, still have weight to lose, but more concerned about my health.

Many times I told the alcoholic after 26 years of marriage and the decision to divorce I wanted my 26 years back. I want them back I would scream. Now that I have had perspective and the program of Alanon and meditation, I am so grateful for the experience. I have had this experience, WE have had this experience so we can help others with our knowledge and our connections with our higher power , whatever that may be. There are no accidents on this planet, I feel we were chosen to go thru this experience, Embrace it. Even though it feels like were experiencing hell on earth. It is our responsibility to come thru to the other side of Hell. How wonderful to feel this drama called life.
Keep coming back. Luv, Bettina



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Temple


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Bettina,
That is a very inspiring post.
You get it!
Aren't you in a lovely place!
I hope that all the years that were eaten by the locusts will be restored to you. I love that idea.
Love to you, too,
Temple


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A very humble thank you.

 

Luv, Bettina



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