MycoolFitz

There is a story of Socrates testing the true intent of a youth who came to him for instruction. He wanted to see if this young man had the resolve to search for Truth. He took the youth to the river, and, after wading into the water, asked the young man to follow. Once they were waste deep, Socrates suddenly took hold of the fellow and held him under the water. Naturally, the youth soon began to struggle for air. Socrates then lifted him from the water and said, "When you fight for truth as you fight for breath, come back and I'll teach you."--Steve Hagen

I encourage you to read this and substitute sobriety or being clean for the word Truth. I believe we must be willing to fight for this as we would our last breath of air while drowning. For this exactly what is happening to us. Thank you.

stone

Nice reminder.

NewBeginning010

Very Powerful & True! Thanks MCF

I also liked this that you posted earlier, Its beautiful.

Live in Joy

Live in Joy, In love,
Even among those who hate.

Live in joy, In health,
Even among the afflicted.

Live in joy, In peace,
Even among the troubled.

Look within. Be still.
Free from fear and attachment,
Know the sweet joy of living in the way.

There is no fire like greed,
No crime like hatred,
No sorrow like separation,
No sickness like hunger of heart,
And no joy like the joy of freedom.

Health, contentment and trust
Are your greatest possessions,
And freedom your greatest joy.

Look within. Be still.
Free from fear and attachment,
Know the sweet joy of living in the way.-- from the Dhammapada

Namaste