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Originally Posted by Gilmer
(Post 6441119)
The dulling effect of the meds has dampened my spiritual sensitivity, too: as a Christian, I used to be able to pray fervently from my heart, and often I could sense the presence of God as an almost tangible peace. Now I can barely sit still for five seconds to pray, and when I am able to focus my mind, I feel absolutely nothing. I brought that up at my community group once: "I feel like I'm just going through the motions. Should I even bother if it's not from the heart?" A friend said, "What's the alternative?" I read this today & thought of you: What though the radiance which was once so bright -- WordsworthBe now for ever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind; In the primal sympathy Which having been must ever be; In the soothing thoughts that spring Out of human suffering; In the faith that looks through death, In years that bring the philosophic mind. |
WOW!!! Thank you, Cour! :hug: |
. I was going to make a comment on the foul joke, but decided I'd better not. :) |
What's up with you, Del and Glee? |
Originally Posted by courage2
(Post 6441055)
I was so un-attached that if I hadn't been corrupt I'd be a buddha. |
No drinking or drugging for me today! |
Have a sober and sane Friday, gang! |
Originally Posted by stargazer016
(Post 6443392)
Courage, this is one of the funniest lines that I have read on SR! Ahhhh, Friday. Seven years of active addiction where I worked as little as possible and often not at all. Been at this new gig for about 10 months. Even though it's only part time (like 20 hrs per wk) I have regained that Friday exuberance (in a balanced way, SG :)). Well, even during my many full-time years, nice weather and Friday afternoon was a constant tee time. Rain and cooler weather today - high 77. Kinda nice. I am going to shop for a hat for the KY Derby this evening while JG shops for a new bikini - no objections here. For recovery today I think that I will fill out a page in my "Fit Happens" book. Kinda like a journal that starts with gratitude, then asks what I'm doing to stay fit and keep a healthy lifestyle. The blank area I write what my random thoughts are to stay spiritually fit. Just looked...its thought for the day is to not put in a half effort unless your okay with half results. Humm, the flies in the face of How It Works - where half measures availed us nothing...need to think about that??? Off to coconut milk latte land. Not drinkin today. Have a goog one, all. SR Carlos |
Best wishes for a good day all! |
I thought the duck thing was funnier myself, but to each his own. Do you have a Jersey Girl, Carlos? I imagine you in the middle of a vast pool of women, one of whom might be "the one" -- but if not, no harm in trying the lot! Kind of like "Where's Waldo?" The search is most of the fun :) Has anyone seen Deliza or tom on the boards? |
I saw Del and Tom thanking things yesterday. |
Thank You!!!! |
Hey tom! How are things in Indianapolis? Half my family comes from there. |
It's very wet here right now! Other than that it's just peachy! |
I skimmed over some of these awesome posts. Must read later. Life is weird. And so I am too. Sober here on a hot day! |
Glad to see your happy weirdness, Del! |
Have s fantastic time tomorrow, Carlos! |
Have a good weekend gang :) D |
You too, Dee! :) |
^^^ what she said. :) |
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