Terminal uniqueness
IO Storm
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 18,436
Great thread John!
When I was a teen..I got that first weird "fish out of water" feeling , like maybe there
should have been another person inside my body. Not who I was..I know now, this
is an early indication of an alkie trait. Certainly was not embracing my "uniqueness"
then. And I tried to fit in with the pack as teens do..we all dressed alike, wore our
hair the same. I laughed at what "they" did..I didn't know who I was..probably..
I am just beginning to now, in sobriety. After the long haul. And the nightmare
funhouse ride to the bottom was over. I know "now" I am unique. More unique than
a snowflake. Imprinted with the touch of my HP...oh yes..a solid AA'er..I owe my
life to this. But you know, I had to learn the hard way..through many relapses..
auto wrecks..cirhhosis of the liver..and lost relationships (all now restored),
that I am just another drunk.
When I was a teen..I got that first weird "fish out of water" feeling , like maybe there
should have been another person inside my body. Not who I was..I know now, this
is an early indication of an alkie trait. Certainly was not embracing my "uniqueness"
then. And I tried to fit in with the pack as teens do..we all dressed alike, wore our
hair the same. I laughed at what "they" did..I didn't know who I was..probably..
I am just beginning to now, in sobriety. After the long haul. And the nightmare
funhouse ride to the bottom was over. I know "now" I am unique. More unique than
a snowflake. Imprinted with the touch of my HP...oh yes..a solid AA'er..I owe my
life to this. But you know, I had to learn the hard way..through many relapses..
auto wrecks..cirhhosis of the liver..and lost relationships (all now restored),
that I am just another drunk.
where the light is
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,763
Originally Posted by RufusACanal 
Here is me 
going to sleep listening to Eckhart Tolle; " The Ego is like a Flower..."
going to sleep listening to Eckhart Tolle; " The Ego is like a Flower..."
"Seeing beauty in a flower could awaken humans, however briefly, to the beauty that is an essential part of their own innermost being, their true nature." - Eckhart Tolle
Glad I could help.
Karma Amputee
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Among The Living
Posts: 769
I find the whole concept "terminal uniqueness" so interesting and fascinating as it applies to addiction and alcoholism. I found a link that deals with some of these issues and really has a lot to say. I'll share it here...
Addiction, Lies and Relationships
Addiction, Lies and Relationships
mergirl
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paradise
Posts: 4,161
I only read the first page, and the last, so I guess I missed any fire works. I did however learn something from this thread, and 2 of you made me cry! Thanks to Andrew and Captainzing for there posts, and John for starting this. I don't care if I am unique or the same as any of you, I just want to be well.
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