Recovery
From The Tao of Recovery
From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
—Arthur Ashe
—Arthur Ashe
About Giving
“Respect, honor, and virtue will be a part of me when I find my center and live in the spirit of infinite bliss. Respecting and protecting nature, being one with the air, the sky, and the land, no matter in what surroundings I find myself, is the way of universal order.”
— The Tao of Recovery: A Quiet Path to Wellness by Jim McGregor
... See more“Less Is More Until now, I have spent my life doing more and learning more. Can there be anything wrong with that? I am beginning to wonder. Have I been so busy that I have missed the beauty of life? Have I been so occupied collecting information that I have missed the deep inner peace that should be mine? What am I going to do? I will drop... See more
we can empower ourselves through the magic of belief. Acting as if we feel that extra bit of courage and that we sense God’s presence protecting us can dissipate our fears and bring us new confidence. In doing this, we will gradually come to know the inner resources God has given us. The more we acknowledge our courage, the more it becomes a... See more
Acting as If
““For though we are made especially for the sake of one another, still each of us has his own tasks. Otherwise another’s faults would harm me, which God has not willed, in order that my happiness may not depend on another.”—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, paraphrased”
— One Day at a Time by Al-Anon Family Groups
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— One Day at a Time by Al-Anon Family Groups
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““I would not exchange the laughter of my heart for the fortunes of the multitudes; nor would I be content with converting my tears . . . into calm. It is my fervent hope that my whole life on this earth will ever be tears and laughter.” Kahlil Gibran”
— Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II by Al-Anon Family Groups
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— Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II by Al-Anon Family Groups
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“Powerless Is Powerful Being in the natural flow, there is no need to be first. Being behind is where I need to be if I am going to be truly useful to my community and friends. Being lower allows all good to flow down, and when that good is shared, all are protected. There is no master and pupil, no stronger and weaker. Powerless is powerful! By... See more