Go Deep to Inner Treasures - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**Ann** · 12-08-2005, 04:46 AM

The problems and disturbances are all near the surface. Go deep, and you'll find your way beyond them.

The tumult and confusion can be overwhelming if you keep yourself in the middle of it. Take a step back, and give yourself some perspective.

When you become completely wrapped up in the comings and goings of your outer life, it can quickly wear you down. Connect often to your inner purpose, and let it revitalize you.

There is nothing to be gained by running away or hiding from your troubles. Yet there is everything to be gained by detaching yourself from them.

You are more than whatever is troubling you. Give yourself some distance and give yourself the opportunity to successfully address the causes of your problems, not just the symptoms.

Your difficulties do not define you. Yet they do give you an opportunity to move powerfully forward.

Go deep, to your most treasured purpose, and the storms on the surface cannot stop you.

-- Ralph Marston

Grimnar · 12-08-2005, 01:46 PM

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There is nothing to be gained by running away or hiding from your troubles. Yet there is everything to be gained by detaching yourself from them.

I am not sure I know how to "detach" from them. I guess it's something I learn through practice. Does it mean not letting things "get" to me?

**Ann** · 12-08-2005, 06:57 PM

Perhaps, Grinmar. Or taking a giant step back and trying to see them in a perspective not clouded by fear or obsession. Detachment is hard to describe, but I think that one of the best descriptions I ever heard was from JT who said (speaking of detaching from people) something like... "detaching with love is driving away without squealing your tires".

Hugs
Ann

Autumn · 12-08-2005, 09:08 PM

Ann, you're so warm and shiny.

I need to read your threads more often.

xo

Wolfstarr · 12-09-2005, 06:42 AM

Ann, this is so good.

Thanks for a thought provoking post...

Love you

Grimnar · 12-09-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ann

Perhaps, Grinmar. Or taking a giant step back and trying to see them in a perspective not clouded by fear or obsession. Detachment is hard to describe, but I think that one of the best descriptions I ever heard was from JT who said (speaking of detaching from people) something like... "detaching with love is driving away without squealing your tires".

Hugs
Ann

Thanks Ann. I always find such comfort in hearing what you have to say.

12-08-2005, 04:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	Go Deep to Inner Treasures The problems and disturbances are all near the surface. Go deep, and you'll find your way beyond them. The tumult and confusion can be overwhelming if you keep yourself in the middle of it. Take a step back, and give yourself some perspective. When you become completely wrapped up in the comings and goings of your outer life, it can quickly wear you down. Connect often to your inner purpose, and let it revitalize you. There is nothing to be gained by running away or hiding from your troubles. Yet there is everything to be gained by detaching yourself from them. You are more than whatever is troubling you. Give yourself some distance and give yourself the opportunity to successfully address the causes of your problems, not just the symptoms. Your difficulties do not define you. Yet they do give you an opportunity to move powerfully forward. Go deep, to your most treasured purpose, and the storms on the surface cannot stop you. -- Ralph Marston __________________ “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~

12-08-2005, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	Perhaps, Grinmar. Or taking a giant step back and trying to see them in a perspective not clouded by fear or obsession. Detachment is hard to describe, but I think that one of the best descriptions I ever heard was from JT who said (speaking of detaching from people) something like... "detaching with love is driving away without squealing your tires". Hugs Ann __________________ “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~

12-08-2005, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Autumn alconaut Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Motor City Posts: 729	Ann, you're so warm and shiny. I need to read your threads more often. xo __________________

12-09-2005, 06:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 767	Ann, this is so good. Thanks for a thought provoking post... Love you __________________

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