"Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance is the death of knowledge." --Alfred North Whitehead
How little I understood when I was living as an alcoholic. How little I wanted to know. Ignorance was bliss in my addiction. And the real tragedy was that I was ignorant of the extent of my ignorance! I had no idea how serious my alcoholism was, how pervasive in all areas of my life it had developed, how destructive and negative I had become until I was made to "see" reality in treatment. Reluctantly I opened my eyes to see my ignorance and I knew I needed to change my attitude if I was to recover.
The enemy of the spiritual life is ignorance because it stops us from realizing that the strength and healing power of spirituality has been given by God -- all we need do is discover it and appreciate it.
I pray that I and others will have the courage to confront the ignorance in my life.
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
How many times I was in denial, or ignorance about my alcoholism....I so didnt want to quit and leave behind the safety net which I thought was alcohol. Until I became sober, my eyes and mind and even my heart were so closed to everything. If I had a problem, I would drown myself in the booze only to create an even bigger problem.
Today, with the help of AA and a HP, I can see what a delusion I was living in. I wasnt living or enjoying life, but going through the motions just to get by. Today, I dont have to worry about past mistakes, lies Ive told myself or others....All the bad stuff that comes with a mind full of booze!
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
Thankyou for the light & the continuous sharing you bring to the MIP board, Lani. So special. I hold a candle to you & hope that I may bring more service in the future too. I'm back from a fantastic 2wk experience with lots of spiritual gifts & my program even more bedded in. There is nothing in this world that gives succour & guidance quite like AA does. It's such a miracle to be a part of & I am truly grateful. God bless everyone here. Keep coming back, Daniella x
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
Glad to hear from you...Wow, a 2 weeks retreat!! Very cool... Hope you got your god hole filled!!!!!! (or HP of your choice!!!lol) You were missed and its so good to feel the happiness in your post! Love it!!!
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
