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I dont begin to assume i know the will of God. I do know that for myself the myriad dogmatic and institutionalized rote packagings of what God wants rings incredibly hollow to me. I continually feel as if I have to suspend disbelief on a shark jumping scale to accept many of the premises around me, both in AA, amongst my friends and on tv.
What I *do actually know* is that when I am in the moment, present, living within a principle, I feel connected, clear, without fear. I have an understanding and compassion for others around me and an ability to help. In so doing, as conduit, I am fed as I offer those things to others - to everyone's benefit. *That's what i know.*
Everything else? Meh. Usually it's my ego having a grand ol time. Though I had to ask all those questions and try those hats on for size, often with complete earnestness, to get to where I am now so that i can continue to move forward. Perhaps to a place where I'll be dining on crow-infused humble pie. :^)
What I *do actually know* is that when I am in the moment, present, living within a principle, I feel connected, clear, without fear. I have an understanding and compassion for others around me and an ability to help. In so doing, as conduit, I am fed as I offer those things to others - to everyone's benefit. *That's what i know.*
Everything else? Meh. Usually it's my ego having a grand ol time. Though I had to ask all those questions and try those hats on for size, often with complete earnestness, to get to where I am now so that i can continue to move forward. Perhaps to a place where I'll be dining on crow-infused humble pie. :^)
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Re: Sober Blasphemy
Wed, April 8, 2009 - 7:55 AMI've been doing a bit of reading on becoming more aware of our dual nature. My higher self, the mustard seed within, has always been in conscious contact with God (my HP). Has always seen the world as it is. My ego, the mask of self-importance that I show the world is entirely conditional upon the story of my life.
For me to approach the world with humility I had to learn that my ego is a consummate teacher of spiritual martial arts. If I argue with it or engage it, it becomes stronger. If I see it and let it go, my "higher self" naturally emerges. So I TRY to step back when my ego shows up as judgement, fear, insecurity, pride, or the "know-it-all" and just say "oh, there's my ego" and move on.
I can't seem to get past my white belt in the fear area but I'm starting to become humbled instead of hiding. I'm hoping this is a start at least.
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Re: Sober Blasphemy
Wed, April 8, 2009 - 1:45 PMHi Qestion .Why crow infused pie?????
Why not the best of meat?
Why not a reward?
Myself I do a lot of people a good turn by staying sober& myself the best good turn of all. I didnot get sober to wear a sack cloth for ever , Iwanted to cross over the bridge to normal living, & take with me all that AA has taught me, up to this day or now it has been life and thats OK
Mant Thanks for the thread
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Re: Sober Blasphemy
Thu, April 9, 2009 - 2:44 PMuh, what's blasphemous about that? Sounds about right to me. -
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Re: Sober Blasphemy
Thu, April 9, 2009 - 5:30 PM*Raises hand for the Heresy charge*
Seriously, << I feel connected, clear, without fear. I have an understanding and compassion for others around me and an ability to help. >>
I can hope to be that kind of heretic. Some days, perhaps I actually manage to be, I think.
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Re: Sober Blasphemy
Thu, April 9, 2009 - 6:43 PMIt does sort of have that puppy-hearing-a-fart tone to it huh.
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