Three Things Cannot Be Long Hidden: The Sun, The Moon,
and The Truth (Buddha)
Truth=that which is real or
true=in accordance with fact or reality; correctly positioned, balanced or
aligned.
The sun is shining beautifully this
morning as it usually does. We
recently had a magnificent full moon.
These things cannot be hidden but I often take them for granted. When I
reconnect I immediately give thanks for this beauty and splendor.
Truth, on the other hand, can be and
has been hidden, by me and from myself.
However, in my recovery I am learning to be rigorously honest. Do you realize how heavy lying, deceit
and dishonesty can weigh? They are
intangible yet weigh me down to the depths of the ocean and I find myself
drowning. I need air! I panic!
What a mortifying feeling of helplessness!
That is how I felt while active in my
disease. I needed air so
badly. Death possessed my every
thought. But when I learned to be
rigorously honest I could fill my lungs with life! I had hope again. I had gratitude. I had purpose.
My purpose for today is to give hope to
anyone who feels like they are at the bottom of the ocean. Get honest with who and what you are. You are special. You have a message. You are worthy to be here on this
earth. Never forget it.
Rigorous honesty does not come
easily. It takes practice and
time. But the weight will drop
from your shoulders and your life will get better and easier.
Because I chose to be honest with you
and myself, I no longer have to feel guilt, shame, embarrassment and humility
about having the disease of substance abuse. I did not choose this.
It is not because I have no self-control nor will-power. It is what it is. I am who I am. Today I am grateful to have put the
disease to rest and live a happy, joyous and free life. I get to share this was those those in
AA and those who are not. I get to
give you hope. I get to put smiles
on faces around me.
I get to retire from my job at Safeway
this week and pursue my dream of selling Gifts of Recovery. To make a living at doing what I am so
passionate about and have so much fun doing is truly a gift in my sobriety.
Thank you all for this gift. Until next Monday, have a mighty fine
day! Aloha!
To view my Gifts of Recovery please
visit my website at
DeesignsByHarris.com.
Just testing to see if this works. Dee.
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