Another Perspective On Unsuspected Inner Resource By Albert Camus

I love this short letter. It reminds me of this Grapevine article that uses the phrase ‘unsuspected inner resource’ as its title. That phrase is also used in Appendix 2 of the Big Book as a way of connecting us to a spiritual experience that may not meet our expectations of grandeur but is nonetheless quite real and rooted. It also reminds me of Step 2 and the 11th step prayer from the Twelve & Twelve.

I’ve added it to the Recovery Poems & Quotes section of the website. I also find this phrase very helpful in the process of learning to love the parts of us we once hated … described in the website sections on Toxic Shame and Healing Our Jekyll/Hyde Divided Self. – Bruce M.

My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.

Truly yours,
Albert Camus