The first step in my growth was discovering and admitting that I did not have the one true understanding of spirituality. I did not have

I recall talking, a lot, about my plans to do the meditations, the reading, the religions and many other ideas. I would tell anyone I

I have often thought my real worth would show up after I worked hard in my career, relationships, religions, and thus, proving I was worthy.

I have noted my past use of different personas. The innocent child even though I was usually guilty when I exclaimed my innocence. The junior

I used to preach a lot about the amazing changes I had made through my religious beliefs and how others needed to do the same

Progress is always there. Whether I am progressing towards growth, backsliding, or stagnation, the progress is always there. Those who choose to maintain conscious awareness

As I judge so I am judged. I am seeing only a reflection of myself when I am judging others. I have no idea what

I have had many different concepts of what it is to be mature. Some were detrimental to my mental, spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. My

In almost every experience I had a habit of checking to make sure others were doing life the “right” way. When I was religious, brother,

Spiritual awakening or hallucination? I am reminded today how many people try to dismiss my past spiritual awakenings and experiences as hallucinations. Bill Wilson had