”Great souls have wills; feeble ones only
have wishes.”
Chinese Proverb
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Trusting
in my own will is not an easy thing as for too many years it has been
corrupted by my addict. My heart, mind and soul have lived out of sync and
are only beginning to work together in harmony. It’s no wonder that living
for my addiction has caused so much damage to my soul, my spiritual
connection and reservoir as I like to think of it. My self-centered acts and
behaviours did nothing better than to cut me off from my Higher Power and any
belief in something wonderfully greater than myself. My life was all about
wishes and fantasies that were far from being based in reality.
Thankfully
the fabric of my soul can be repaired and the wellspring of spirituality can
be replenished. It happens when I surrender, when I accept to put my life
second, place my priorities behind those of the God of my understanding. It
happens when I open myself in prayer, seeking guidance to following the will
of my Higher Power, to be in service to others rather than being hell-bent on
fulfilling my own desires.
My
soul does not require fame or fortune to be rich. It is satisfied when it is
in harmony with the world around me, when it seeks love, compassion, joy,
hope, honesty, integrity and serenity.
It need not wish for fulfillment, but rather seeks to share my gifts with others.
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Affirmation
I will
take back power in my life by living for others, especially my Higher Power.
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These thoughts are part of my personal journal - reflections of where I am and have been in my recovery, but also where I want to be. My words come from my heart, and moments of clarity when I am best connected with my Higher Power. May God grant you serenity in reviewing my humble beginnings and my continuing path of recovery.
Wednesday 12 December 2012
December 12 (52)
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