Stories
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Hope in recovery from addiction. “Now, we know that the time has come when that tired old lie, “Once an addict, always an addict,” will no longer be tolerated by either society or the addict himself. We do recover.” Written in 1965 – Narcotics Anonymous “We Do Recover” If I can get (and stay) clean,…
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Maui. The quiet here. The overwhelming accessibility to God’s creative masterpieces is so … beyond my realm of description.The breezes are actually delicious. The rustling of trees so envigorating and refreshing – calming.The roosters crowing (… and crowing, and crowing!!) They are hysterical to me. Very entertaining bunch. They make me smile. Rest, true rest…
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I am depressed and in my Bardo. My life of work, caring for Mom, and my “next life.” I am old. That is true. However, age can be attacked or embraced; respected. Maybe there isn’t much for me to do in this Bardo. I can acknowledge my depression and learn from the shadows. In-between-lives. Can…
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Haiku, Maui Oh, yeah! Smooth flight. On time. Unpacked. Bra off!! On the Flood’s couch. Breezes everywhere. Barefoot. Teeth brushed! Hydrated. Fed. Beautiful daughter right across from me. Son-in-love rustling up some grub. Cats. Babies. Family. Just trying to absorb being here. (Mom left here October 13, 2023… 7 months ago.) Hi Mom. I’m sending…
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Prayer today: May I be marked with the serenity of a physical being on a spiritual journey. That’s a big ask, Just for Today. Something to strive for, to seek after. Sponsor has expression: getting “right-sized”… Hmm… seeing myself as I truly am… Dropping ego. “He was to his wife what the zero is in…
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Thirty-eight thousand feet in the air. In and through the clouds. First-Class. It’s wonderful. We’ve had some intermittent turbulence, but I am not afraid — all is well. Looking forward to seeing my Sun’s wonderful face and getting his hug. I cannot imagine seeing my grand daughter, but I am ready to celebrate her first…
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Something I stumbled upon … If you feel like you hate everyone: eat.If you feel like everyone hates you: sleep.If you feel like you hate yourself: take a shower.If you feel like everyone hates everyone: go outside.If you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts: write them down.If you feel lost and alone: call a friend.If you…
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I’ve grown weary of words; mine and most other folks as well. (Particularly mine) My brain feels so exhausted at times. In this, my final stretch here, I am looking at choosing differently around “words.” There are words and there are actions. There really is so little left so say, you know? I’ve said just…
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When was the last time I asked God… as I understand God to be… for a miracle? The need for and what constitutes a miracle is subjective, no? What would be a miracle for me might be an ordinary, every day occurrence for someone else. For me, miracles exist. I have experienced all kind of…
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Icy rain pinging the windows. Dark. Glad to be inside; dry and warm. I drift off and I begin to pray for my brothers and sisters who are crouching in doorways; cardboard box shelters beginning to bend and leak; walking and sleeping in shoes that don’t fit; stomachs rumbling; dampness drawing the odors from their…
Faith & Roses 