Once we begin feeding the spirit within we begin the process of starving the old way of thinking, that which
prevents suggesting a better way to live.
Yet, we must continuously allow this spirit to aid us towards building our lives strong though our gratitude.
We still must ask for its help when we need it, allowing ourselves to become vulnerable to those who we have
learned to trust.
We learn to value sex as an expression of love and gratitude for, rather than as an escape from stress,
loneliness, anger, fear, or as a substitute for nurturing or affirmation.
We begin to learn the definition of love, distinguishing it from obsession, neediness, physical-attraction, pity,
control, possession or the need to rescue or be rescued.
We allow ourselves to work through the pain of loss and to allow confidence by realizing that we were all created
perfect by a grand design, yet must choose the path that brings us peace.
We learn not to fear abandonment, but rather take responsibility for our behavior, thereby learning to admit our
weaknesses.
We begin to find honest, rather than self-destructive ways to express our emotions.
We become honest in our expression of who we are in our relationships with others, developing true non-sexual
intimacy with others.
We surrender, one day at a time our whole life strategy of, and our obsession with the pursuit of romantic and
sexual intrigue and emotional dependency.
We are restored to sanity on a daily basis by participating in the daily process of recovery from worldly
reasoning by taking responsibility for our-self as we seek the divine within, rather than waiting to be rescued
from without.
We begin to accept our imperfections and mistakes as part of being human, asking for healing of hurts, while
realizing that "all" things happen by design to help us learn to grow and progress.
We seek to continue to develop our communication skills with others, knowing that hurt people hurt people, and
that all are hurt people or we would not be here at this time.
We learn to accept that our feelings of gilt and frustration are the catalyst allowing us to make better choices,
giving us new purpose for leaning new perspectives.
We learn to never make a promise, knowing that we know not what tomorrow will bring.
We learn first to parent our children, rather than seeking their friendship.
We learn to avoid situations that may put us at risk physically, psychologically or spiritually.
We pick people of our own mindset to spend our time with, rather than trying to force our ideals on others.
We believe, not what we desire to believe, but rather that which is known to be profitable.
We allow ourselves to become vulnerable, knowing that we are not in control of all things so that we are no
longer required to be the god of our understanding.
We find solace in the mundane, knowing that time will soon govern us no longer and that the real life begins
outside of this illusion of power over people, places and things.
Just as the seed that is nurtured flourishes, so it is with one’s soul. One either sows to the spirit of contentment,
or he reaps to the spirit that only knows its own misery. Yet the choice for each one to make, is that which one
must make on one's own, and that choice is for the rest to make peace with, as all there is is lessons to be learnt.
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