Self-righteousness.
I am reminded how I used to judge others as self-righteous in order to make myself feel superior to them. I would judge others who wouldn’t believe in the right religion, political party, culture, or sports team. Then when I got sober, I would silently judge others who would be self-righteous. During this spiritual journey, […]
Humility
I am reminded of the benefits of humility and how there is no perfect humility. If I were to think I was perfectly humble, that in and of itself lets me know I am not even close to being humble. Today I choose progress over perfection. Because perfection leads to boredom. I know I am […]
Radio Station.
I am reminded how I am basically a radio station. I will broadcast whatever I tune into. When I tune into resentment and fear I will broadcast fear, anger, frustration, annoyance, and other feelings I just do not prefer. When I tune into Love, patience, acceptance, kindness, compassion, empathy, peace, and Unity, then I broadcast […]
Physical and spiritual.
These are 2 of the 4 parts of the human being. In my work as a personal trainer, I suggest my clients’ asses their food intake and begin to change out the foods which are not helpful in getting the body healthy. In my spiritual work I make the same suggestions. To find the beliefs […]
Love for man and God.
I am reminded how I am healthiest when I can hold Love for Man and God. For so many years I lived in judgement of myself and others, even when I said I was a man of God. I was tormented by mental arguments over who was right and wrong, who was better and who […]
Honesty and clarity.
I am reminded how rigorous honesty with a trusted confidant allows me to find my self-deception. My most damaging characteristic was believing the unhealthy lies I told myself. I had a long list of beliefs about myself and others which brought me to make unhealthy choices which hurt others and ultimately myself. My sexism, racism, […]
Check in
I am reminded how I get to create each moment to how I like it simply by checking in with myself. I make it a point to stop and check in on my breathing, thinking, and feelings. When I do my check ins, I discover when I am out of focus or alignment. I find […]
Puzzles
I am reminded that it is okay to focus my attention on the now. I have spent most of my life trying to figure out the great puzzles of life. The reasons for the poor, homeless, illnesses, any of the situations I judged as tragic. If there is a God of Love, why would people […]
Favorite version.
I am reminded how I get to create my favorite version of myself. Throughout my life I have created many versions of me. I have experienced many different consequences from the choices I have made. Some of those consequences I preferred and some I did not. This process has brought me to understand which characteristics […]
Resentments
Prior to my last awakening I allowed myself to maintain resentments which produced unbalanced feelings, thoughts, and behaviors within me. Living as I was, I would stave off my deep-seated guilt and shame through judging others. When I hurt so much within, I finally became honest enough to share each of my resentments, and the […]
