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December 14, 2009

Having hope is an inside job that requires practice. . .

Do you want to increase your own hope? Try these suggestions. They are guaranteed to work. Or your money back!! (Get a small notebook that you can carry with you everywhere and be ready to use it) 1. Begin noting how others on your path demonstrate their ho[...]

Your Experience, Strength and Hope

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December 12, 2009

Simple things we can do to become more hopeful. Now. . .

1. Ask God for help. 2. Let go! 3. Surrender. 4. Do one thing to inspire joy in some one else’s life each day. And make a note of this in a small note book. 5. Choose kindness with every response and feel it change your heart. 6, When feeling hopeless, cho[...]

Circle of Family and Friends - You and Your Personal Community

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December 10, 2009

The holidays can bring out the best or the worst in us. . .

I have always loved the holidays. I love the sparkling lights, the decorations, the carols and giving gifts to loved ones to let them know they matter to me. I have fond memories of how my family celebrated Christmas. We kids woke up early and hurried downsta[...]

Circle of Family and Friends - You and Your Personal Community

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December 8, 2009

Giving away what we have received is how we keep it. . .

This simple aphorism is a bit of shorthand for living the good life. And I have been given the good life and my intent is to give away what I have learned from the many who are wiser than me. Among those things I want to give away at this gift-giving time is the[...]

Circle of Family and Friends - You and Your Personal Community

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December 5, 2009

Choosing simple principles to live by suggests wisdom . . .

I am a proponent of simple principles as my guideposts for living. One that greatly resonates with me is live and let live. The wish to control other people can be so strong and seductive. I have fought the urge to try to control others much of my life. I th[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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December 2, 2009

Seeing our companions as specific to our journey. . .

Have you ever considered how really important to your growth every person you've met has been? Nary a one of them showed up accidentally. Amazing isn't it? I used to believe it was a coincidence when I met some one who felt special to my journey. Now I know[...]

Karen's Musings

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November 30, 2009

Tis the season to be jolly. . .

I am not your typical shopper. I don't run to shop the day after Thanksgiving. However, don't get me wrong; I am not above a good bargain. I simply choose to wander the malls, leisurely, until something strikes my fancy. I will pay my visit before the ho[...]

Your Experience, Strength and Hope

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November 26, 2009

My gratitude is overflowing. . .

I woke up this morning so happy to be alive and so grateful that I have been given, through my books and personal interactions at workshops and lectures, millions of opportunities to connect with all of you. In 1974 when I first entered a 12 Step room in Minneapo[...]

Circle of Family and Friends - You and Your Personal Community

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November 25, 2009

Deciding to be grateful can change the tenor of every moment. . .

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day but I feel a strong sense of gratitude every day of my life. I have recently started another 4th Step inventory, recalling fond memories from my childhood. The less fond ones don't need my attention any more. But I do think each m[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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November 23, 2009

Every time we make eye contact, we are experiencing a holy encounter. . .

What a glorious opportunity we have to shift the universe just a tiny bit if we look into the eyes of the many people we see for just one day, offering them a smile or a nod of the head. This simple acknowledgment lets them know they have been seen; that they are[...]