The only intrinsic evil is lack of love.—John Robinson When we have feelings of self-hate, we have spiritual problems. It is a time to turn to our program for help. In the early stages of recovery, we may, at times, feel more shameful than we ever did before, simply because we are becoming honest aboutContinue reading “Patiently Accepting Love To Overcome Self-Hate Touchstone Reflection June 24th”
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Reframing Pain – From Consolations By David Whyte
I believe a fundamental of my recovery is coming to see and relate differently to my pain. I love the phrase from ‘pain killer to pain healer” as a way of describing this new relationship I can experience using the steps to see and respond differently to my pain. Much of my alcoholism has itsContinue reading “Reframing Pain – From Consolations By David Whyte”
Overcoming Suffering – Touchstone Reflection June 19th
Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. –Helen Keller When a man looks at his life and at the lives of others, it is clear that pain is part of life. We cannot escape this tragic truth; our growth and our wholeness must include it becauseContinue reading “Overcoming Suffering – Touchstone Reflection June 19th”