As I age, I can appreciate more deeply the largeness of acts of lovingkindness. I am aging and I am humbled at the sheer presence of God and the freedom of choice God has always provided me. That’s the “hit” of Perfect Love. The relief is immediate. No blinding lights; no visions; no paper airplanes floating downward into my lap with intricate life blueprints. It’s the power to open my hands and unwind my arms from around my chest and say “Please, Higher Power, take all of this.”
The power to get out of bed was “Be Here Now.” Just be here now.
“Living in the moment is a full time job… because it’s always ‘now’.”
MJL, PhD
I loved what a member shared the other night about spiritual principles in NA: hope is the only one we are given immediately and for free. All of the others, and it is a very long, long list, must be attained. We/I must do the work. Hope. I am already okay. I have made it through much. I am blessed beyond my choices and life events over which I had/have no control over.
Mom. Home Group. Health and health care. Mental wellness. Relaxation. Fun. Spending down my time well. Finances. Employment. My TEETH, for crying out loud!!! (I kind of smile crookedly at that one.). Step back from the world. Don’t turn my back on it, but step back from it. Don’t count the moments, rather make the moments count.
Faith & Roses 
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