I am very grateful to God and SR for 1 year today
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I am very grateful to God and SR for 1 year today
I can't believe that a year has gone by since I set out on the road to sobriety.. I know that I wouldn't be here today above all without the grace and help of God and also the tremendous love and support I've received from the SR community - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
I found this by chance over the weekend in the 'Little Book of Peace' of Mother Teresa and it really struck a chord with me:
It is important to gain self-knowledge as part of spiritual growth - to know yourself and believe in yourself means you can know and believe in God. Knowledge of yourself produces humility, and knowledge of God produces love.
The Tree of Self Defeat:
In the branches: Emptiness, alienation, apathy, interpersonal conflicts, crime, dependency, alcoholism
In the roots: Fear, insecurity, resentment, jealousy, mistrust, hostility, guilt, self-pity
The Tree of Self-Realisation:
In the branches: Purposefulness, health, joy, self-motivation, contentment, acceptance, fulfillment, creativity
In the roots: Charity, friendship, forgiveness, love, gratitude, kindness, warmth, trust
Lots of love to you all and big hugs,
Almath
I found this by chance over the weekend in the 'Little Book of Peace' of Mother Teresa and it really struck a chord with me:
It is important to gain self-knowledge as part of spiritual growth - to know yourself and believe in yourself means you can know and believe in God. Knowledge of yourself produces humility, and knowledge of God produces love.
The Tree of Self Defeat:
In the branches: Emptiness, alienation, apathy, interpersonal conflicts, crime, dependency, alcoholism
In the roots: Fear, insecurity, resentment, jealousy, mistrust, hostility, guilt, self-pity
The Tree of Self-Realisation:
In the branches: Purposefulness, health, joy, self-motivation, contentment, acceptance, fulfillment, creativity
In the roots: Charity, friendship, forgiveness, love, gratitude, kindness, warmth, trust
Lots of love to you all and big hugs,
Almath
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Congratulations!!!
My first birthday I can honestly say was one of the best days of my life!
By the way....we share the same sobriety birthday....I am 2 today :-)
I wouldn't be here but for the Grace of God.loved your post.
My first birthday I can honestly say was one of the best days of my life!
By the way....we share the same sobriety birthday....I am 2 today :-)
I wouldn't be here but for the Grace of God.loved your post.
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Happy Birthday, Almath! :day1
Very happy for you and that you're with us at SR!
Thank you for the beautiful reading from Mother Teresa - it really made me think
Charmie - I just read your post - Happy 2nd Birthday!!!!!
Great news!
Very happy for you and that you're with us at SR!
Thank you for the beautiful reading from Mother Teresa - it really made me think
Charmie - I just read your post - Happy 2nd Birthday!!!!!
Great news!
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Almath, Congrats on your first year! I hope you have many more filled with the joy and bliss of your post!
((((Charmie))) My old friend! Congrats on your second year! I know your joy in recovery shines bright!
Much love,
Lenina
((((Charmie))) My old friend! Congrats on your second year! I know your joy in recovery shines bright!
Much love,
Lenina
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