”The most
exhausting thing in life, I have discovered, is insincerity.”
Anne Morrow
Lindbergh
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There have been a number of occasions where
the consequences of my actions that finally caught up with me, or that I
finally had the courage to face. One of the saving graces, a lesson learned
from the 12 Steps, has been to be honest. Being frank and open about
situations has certainly improved the outcome of many of these encounters.
Not that it has been easy. Admitting even
parts of my issues and past behaviours can be daunting. However, I thank my
groups for having given me a place where each week I can bare my soul, and I attribute
the practice of this sharing in such a safe environment for giving me the
courage to do so in the real world.
Overcoming my past behaviours of lying and
insincerity has been a lot of work. But I have many opportunities each day to
practice living with integrity and honesty. Telling the truth, being truly
sincere, might be harder in the short-term, but it does not require the
long-term upkeep that my webs of lies used to. And that in itself is a great
freedom.
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Affirmation
Sincerity
and open, honest communications are a required part of the foundation of my
recovery, and for rebuilding trust and relationships.
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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.
Book Sales
My first print run of 100 copies sold out, but I have had a second printing of an additional 250 copies done this year. So more are available, now at a cost of $20 CAD. My second book, Twelve Steps for Everyday Living, is now available for purchase for $15 CAD. It is my attempt, based on my experience and those who've been a part of my recovery journey, to transform the 12 Steps into a tool for anyone to use to navigate the challenges and trials of life.
In Serenity,
Scott Email: sastewart74@gmail.com
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In other news, after a long debate and some peer pressure, I have started a second blog, along the same vein as Lean on Me, but in my second language. You can check it out here - Tomber dans l'appui.
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