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I listened to a talk talk today by a real life explorer, he was amazing to listen to. He went to the south pole alone and he frequently goes to the north pole and hes like us, he has that spiritual thing going on that we have. It got me thinking that maybe its only through a really hard journey are we able to see ourselves and life in a way that means we can truly live, not just exist. We are survivers, us here and im glad my eyes are open to really see and really hear. Ive been living in a mental cave for years, so good to be out in the light.
El-Cee you gotta be approaching 7 feet tall or more with all of the growth you've been getting. Thanks for sharing yourself with your experiences. You're one of many role models I have and the women of Al-Anon were my roll models when I first arrived and sat down, stayed still and quiet and then listened to the similarities in the stories of what it was like, what happened and what it is like now. When I listened to and practiced what they had learned and were doing my life changed into a life I wanted to keep and make better. Of course I have lots of male role models also cause I'm allowed to let others lead rather than trying to do it myself. ((((hugs))))
Thanks jerry, not as tall as you yet.
I think the fact that I am able to be still and quiet means I got to hear that guy today, really here him. I couldnt hear people before because I was full of distorted thoughts that blocked the good from getting in. My mind was closed. I think im getting better, well I know im a lot better, much healthier.
We have so many wise people here at MIP and in my face to face al-anon meetings that you just know learned the hard way. My Dad had a terribly hard childhood, he was a quiet and humorous man, but he lived by example. I am learning the older I get the wiser I become and remind myself of the good qualities I loved about my father. I miss him and my sponsor, but through me they live on and by walking the walk I can continue on and be all that I dream to be and someday the wise old sponsor for someone like the one I had. Great post! Sending you love and support!
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" Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
"Serenity is when your body and mind are in the same place."
yea it gets pretty dark in that cave, and you got bats hanging upside down w/their little noisy wings, waiting for the pitch dark to go out and get their food... I always liked the "bat affect" in the Dracula movies, lol
yea, i was a cave dweller..when i started to inch out, i had to do it slowly so i would not get snow blinded, i was burried in darkness.....i still feel it at times, but nowhere near as bad...when the negative starts and the bad energy starts getting a foothold in my day to day life, i am aware and i can beat if off , working my program, connecting to my higher self, my angels, etc., love and peace and it cannot stay......yea, el-cee I am glad u r out of the cave too.....I really enjoy reading your posts....love the honesty and openess.....
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I'm glad you're out of that cave, too, el cee.