grace

knowing – a meditation

  The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing. Socrates In the past, I looked for a formula to be sure to always do the “right” thing. I liked the idea of a black and white world. I wished there was always a clear right and wrong because I wanted to be right…

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perfection and grace – a meditation

      Lord, help me to hold myself and others to a standard of grace, rather than perfection. — Prayer     I frequently need this reminder, and have added it to my daily prayer set, along with the 3rd and 7th step prayers. Much of the trouble in my relating with others comes…

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grace – a meditation

    I do not at all understand the mystery of grace—only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us. Anne Lamotte     What is grace? A definition that I like is “God’s undeserved favor.” Grace comes to me when I least expect it, and usually…

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sponsor – a meditation

  The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it – basically because you feel good, when you are near or with them. Charles Bukowski When I came into the program for the first time, I was terrified of the idea of asking someone to be my Sponsor. I didn’t know…

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namaste – a meditation

  Namaste: The Divine in me recognizes and honors the Divine in you. I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides. I honor the light, love, truth, beauty & peace within you, because it is also within me. In sharing these things we are united, we are the same, we are one….

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