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Serenity
The Serenity Prayer, popular with persons in AA, was originally composed by the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892–1971).. Back in 1983, when a close friend of mine joined AA he said he "had more Serenity than he could handle!" He was sober and serene for the rest of his life and helped other alcoholics. I miss him!
It looks like Spring has finally come, and with it increasing serenity after the blizzards of winter.
Bill. (My dog is also serene and helps me all the time!)
It looks like Spring has finally come, and with it increasing serenity after the blizzards of winter.
Bill. (My dog is also serene and helps me all the time!)
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Originally Posted by least 
My dogs and cats make me feel at peace. When the dogs are in the den with me I am the definition of serenity. And when Billie snuggles against me at night, I am at ease. W.
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Thank you, Bill! It's been a long, long winter here in eastern Canada and I am so looking forward to Spring.
My beloved cat is always nearby and he always brings peace to my mind.
My beloved cat is always nearby and he always brings peace to my mind.
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Originally Posted by wpainterw
So, Least, what breed of dog would make a good President of the U.S.? I vote for a Golden Retriever. St. Bernard would be good but had better avoid the brandy cask. An Alaskan sled dog is another good choice. Newfoundland also. Cat lovers might pick a Maine Coon Cat. Or a Raggedy Cat. (makes a nice fur wrap in winter)
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I'm a bit biased, I'm owned by one.
They are extremely loyal and much friendlier than their reputation!
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Originally Posted by wpainterw
So, Least, what breed of dog would make a good President of the U.S.? I vote for a Golden Retriever. St. Bernard would be good but had better avoid the brandy cask. An Alaskan sled dog is another good choice. Newfoundland also. Cat lovers might pick a Maine Coon Cat. Or a Raggedy Cat. (makes a nice fur wrap in winter)
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Originally Posted by Gellybelly
Serenity prayer is very Stoic.
Learning to recognize what's out of one's control.......and focus on what's in one's control, definitively is the recipe for a serene and calm mind.
I so want to get a dog
Learning to recognize what's out of one's control.......and focus on what's in one's control, definitively is the recipe for a serene and calm mind.
I so want to get a dog
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Originally Posted by Gellybelly
ps I have zero idea how that quote appeared in what I posted????
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Originally Posted by wpainterw
The Dalai Lama was right. Sleeping with a mosquito is being out of control. And sleeping in a tent with holes (holistic?) which allows entry for many mosquitos is being completely out of control.
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I didn't write it.
Now everytime I write something, it's in my profile.
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Originally Posted by Gellybelly
Yes, but I never heard of the quote.
I didn't write it.
Now everytime I write something, it's in my profile.
I didn't write it.
Now everytime I write something, it's in my profile.
W.
Supposedly we're supposed to get a foot of snow this weekend where I live. Winter, go away!
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