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**Ann** · 10-13-2007, 05:30 AM

You are reading from the book Touchstones

I can sing a prayer as well as say it.
--Baal Shem Tov

Lightness of spirit, song, and liberation are the products of a hearty spirituality. There is never a moment we don't have reason to fret or mourn. If we need to grieve, our recovery helps and supports us. But more than that, we are freed in this new life to be men of song and humor. We can sing although life is painful, because we are part of a group of recovering people. We're part of an unfolding mystery. We have love and it is beautiful.

Each time we let go of a secret or an old guilt or a worry about the future, our spirit is lightened. Maybe we experience this at its fullest while spending time with friends who take us just as we are. Perhaps we find it by seeing a funny movie or singing with a group. In the wisdom of the Steps, we are asked to do difficult and painful tasks, which lead to our spiritual awakening. A light spirit celebrates the outcome of our hard work.

I will remember that my laughter and song are also ways of praying.

From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men Â©1986, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation.

indigo · 10-13-2007, 06:35 AM

Much needed today my dear friend.

citychick · 10-13-2007, 06:41 AM

"I will remember that laughter and song are also ways of praying."

Thats a lovely thought Ann...and they Do feel like it, don't they...

10-13-2007, 05:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	Laughter and Song You are reading from the book Touchstones I can sing a prayer as well as say it. --Baal Shem Tov Lightness of spirit, song, and liberation are the products of a hearty spirituality. There is never a moment we don't have reason to fret or mourn. If we need to grieve, our recovery helps and supports us. But more than that, we are freed in this new life to be men of song and humor. We can sing although life is painful, because we are part of a group of recovering people. We're part of an unfolding mystery. We have love and it is beautiful. Each time we let go of a secret or an old guilt or a worry about the future, our spirit is lightened. Maybe we experience this at its fullest while spending time with friends who take us just as we are. Perhaps we find it by seeing a funny movie or singing with a group. In the wisdom of the Steps, we are asked to do difficult and painful tasks, which lead to our spiritual awakening. A light spirit celebrates the outcome of our hard work. I will remember that my laughter and song are also ways of praying. From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men Â©1986, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

10-13-2007, 06:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Much needed today my dear friend. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

10-13-2007, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
citychick Member Arkanoid Flash Champion! Rat Trap Champion! SD-Pong Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW Posts: 2,908	"I will remember that laughter and song are also ways of praying." Thats a lovely thought Ann...and they Do feel like it, don't they... __________________ " Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain."

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