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February 6, 2016

I can see peace instead of this.

One of the glories of making a commitment to the practice of peaceful behavior is that it feels good. It feels honorable, respectful and kind. And I’m convinced it adds benefit to the universe we share with 7 billion other souls. I’ve heard this phenomenon e[...]

Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself

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January 27, 2016

Stepping away for a spell . . .

It has been nearly two months since I last posted a message. I am truly sorry for my long absence. Like so many of us, I occasionally fall into a funk. This one seemed pretty deep. Actually, it was pretty deep. I knew it would eventually go away. It was the result[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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November 28, 2015

We are here only to be truly helpful. . .

How very quietly this reminder sets the stage for both a peace filled and a joy filled day. I have found this simple prayer a perfect way to begin every morning. Life is really meant to be this simple, I think. Asking one's self, moment by moment, if what we are ab[...]

Circle of Family and Friends - You and Your Personal Community

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November 21, 2015

Tools for practicing detachment:

When others begin to bother you, change your focus. Are you making someone else’s business yours? Keep everyone outside of your hula hoop. A test for whether or not you are detached: are you being judgmental? If you are feeling victimized, you are enme[...]

Karen's Musings, What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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November 15, 2015

Let’s review Step 11

Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Step Eleven softens my heart every time it’s the topic of discussion in one of m[...]

Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself, What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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November 4, 2015

Every problem has a solution: God as we understand Him.

It's with great relief that I believe the title of this post. Not so many years ago I would have scoffed if someone told me to go to God with a problem. I can still hear my words. "Are you kidding me? God? I think not!" How recovery has changed my life. And absol[...]

Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself

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October 12, 2015

Visitors offer a good test of one’s peace of mind.

My niece and her husband were just here visiting us for a few days. We had a great time. I am so glad for my recovery because it has helped me to maintain my peace of mind in all circumstances. I don't mean to imply it was difficult with my family. On the con[...]

Karen's Musings, Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself

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October 5, 2015

We are always at the right place at the right time.

This isn't a new idea. I have written about it before. So have hundreds of other writers too, no doubt. It's an idea we also hear in meetings. And it's one of those ideas that gives me a moment to pause and feel grateful, as well as relieved, so very often. Just[...]

Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself, What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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September 25, 2015

OUR LEARNING PARTNERS HAVE BEEN DIVINELY SELECTED.

Every person you and I travel these roads with have made their trek to us because they need us and what we know as much as we need them for what they can teach us. Iʼve mentioned this idea before no doubt but itʼs one worth further emphasis, I think, because o[...]

Karen's Musings, What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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September 17, 2015

Let’s come to attention . . .

Our journeys through life are often bumpy, some days very bumpy, but they are always in concert with God. God is every where we are. God was every where we ever were. In the silence. The moments of angst. The hours of confusion and doubt. We simply can’t[...]