Daily Reflections for 2/9/2013 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

newby1961 · 02-09-2013, 03:19 AM

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GETTING THE "SPIRITUAL ANGLE"
How often do we sit in AA meetings and hear the speaker declare, "But I haven't yet got the spiritual angle." Prior to this statement, he had described a miracle of transformation which had occurred in him -- not only his release from alcohol, but a complete change in his whole attitude toward life and the living of it. It is apparent to nearly everyone else present that he has received a great gift; " . . . except that he doesn't seem to know it yet!" We well know that this questioning individual will tell us six months or a year hence that he has found faith in God.

LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 275

A spiritual experience can be the realization that a life which once seemed empty and devoid of meaning is now joyous and full. In my life today, daily prayer and meditation, coupled with living the Twelve Steps, has brought about an inner peace and feeling of belonging which was missing when I was drinking.

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Fernaceman · 02-09-2013, 03:56 AM

I am one of the last people to notice spiritual growth in certain areas of my life. That's a fact I am OK with.

paul99 · 02-09-2013, 05:17 AM

I would often sit and wonder why I hadn't gotten the spiritual experiences that everyone spoke about, and then I would have people tell me I was different - then ask myself if that was the change, if that was it? Clearly having the mental obsession lifted and having a full, content life is something that I never could do on my own...so something had happened without me being there!

HappyDestiny3 · 02-09-2013, 09:59 AM

Amen guys.. I didnt have any lighting bolts and such.. And thank goodness I dont think I would of believed it, I would of simply said flashbacks..

I know I sure didnt get here on my own doing. That only got me into the rooms..

stepping · 02-09-2013, 11:47 AM

patience! thanks for this today

02-09-2013, 03:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
newby1961 Trudging that road. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 6,796 Blog Entries: 1	Daily Reflections for 2/9/2013 **~~~~^DailyReflections^~~~~ GETTING THE "SPIRITUAL ANGLE" How often do we sit in AA meetings and hear the speaker declare, "But I haven't yet got the spiritual angle." Prior to this statement, he had described a miracle of transformation which had occurred in him -- not only his release from alcohol, but a complete change in his whole attitude toward life and the living of it. It is apparent to nearly everyone else present that he has received a great gift; " . . . except that he doesn't seem to know it yet!" We well know that this questioning individual will tell us six months or a year hence that he has found faith in God. LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 275 A spiritual experience can be the realization that a life which once seemed empty and devoid of meaning is now joyous and full. In my life today, daily prayer and meditation, coupled with living the Twelve Steps, has brought about an inner peace and feeling of belonging which was missing when I was drinking. Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.**

02-09-2013, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
HappyDestiny3 Aka.. Indamiricale. :) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dr.Bob's Neighbor Posts: 1,694	Amen guys.. I didnt have any lighting bolts and such.. And thank goodness I dont think I would of believed it, I would of simply said flashbacks.. I know I sure didnt get here on my own doing. That only got me into the rooms.. __________________ I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible. BB Quotes 1st Edition.

02-09-2013, 03:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fernaceman Trudger of Happy Destiny Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,819	I am one of the last people to notice spiritual growth in certain areas of my life. That's a fact I am OK with.

02-09-2013, 05:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
paul99 Fellow Traveler and Seeker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,739	I would often sit and wonder why I hadn't gotten the spiritual experiences that everyone spoke about, and then I would have people tell me I was different - then ask myself if that was the change, if that was it? Clearly having the mental obsession lifted and having a full, content life is something that I never could do on my own...so something had happened without me being there!

02-09-2013, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
stepping stepping on my way... Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,073	patience! thanks for this today

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