Each of us struggles with pain and its repercussions; some of us more than others. At times pain seems unending. Sometimes we hang onto the pain in our lives, maybe because we fear even more what's on the other side. The unknown so easily controls us. Right at this moment, each of us can look back on other painful times and feel thankful for what they taught us. The puzzle pieces take on a deeper meaning when we enjoy the gift of perspective. The pain at this moment fits, too, in the bigger picture of our lives. And it will pass. It is passing.
The wisdom of the past tells us that pain enriches us, prepares us to better serve others. We come to know who we are and the specialness of our gifts through the despair that at times encumbers us. An old, wise saying, is, "We are never given more than we can handle."
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"LOVE" devoid of self-gratification, is in essence, the will, to the greatest good...of another.
I'm struggling with some pain right now. All I can say is that I'll take this pain over the emotional pain I inflicted on myslef while drinking any, again ANY day!
I just read in step 10 in the 12&12 that pain is the touchstone of all spiritual growth. Think that's how it went. Anyhow, I just woke up and I'm going to a meeting! Haven't been since Saturday and I'm really looking forwards to it!
Oh yeah, before I forget! This one's for you Phil. Computer's don't feel pain. Taking a shotgun to them just doesn't work. You must 1st accept the computer for what it is and then, and only then will you find serenity!
The month of November holds alot of pain for me - even after thirty plus years - this is the month my father passed - the tenth and duried on the tweleveth. This wekend/month is very hard for me because I miss him so very much. This is so difficult for me to share because it just plain hurts - it just makes my body ache all over - it is so very painful. Must go now. Thanks for letting me share.
Later - Jeannie
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A lot of times Jeannie, it would be so much easier...just to drown those painful times out..into oblivion...but we as alcoholics, know the outcome of that decision...hu..
You are human gal...we all go through painful periods...whether it may be on a daily basis...or through memories, of yesterdays...or those that have been in our lives, and are now gone...
You are no different from the rest of us....
Took this kid a long time to feel.....
Its ok to feel what you feel Jeannie..It just is...
Ride it out gal....youve got all kinds of loving support..that surrounds you....
And youve got my number too...if you need someone...just to listen...
YOU WILL GET THROUGH IT
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"LOVE" devoid of self-gratification, is in essence, the will, to the greatest good...of another.
