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billyjack


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12 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening

1.  An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.

2.  Frequent attacks of smiling.biggrin

3.  Feelings of being connected with others and nature.

4.  Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation.

5.  A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience.

6.  An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.

7.  A loss of ability to worry.

8.  A loss of interest in conflict.

9.  A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.

10.  A loss of interest in judging others.

11.  A loss of interest in judging self.

12.  Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return.



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Great Post!!   I totally agree with the list.  It fits my experience growing in AA.

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Love that billyjack..... certainly something worth striving for!

Happy New Year,
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Ya I know. I been too damn seriuos lately, and that has a way of pushing those things out of the way. Time to lighten up.

back at ya



-- Edited by billyjack on Saturday 1st of January 2011 01:21:48 PM

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Great Post! like the smiling  I try that more......2 of God's greatest gifts laughter and tears!! Happy New Year Bill,thanks for being part of carrying our message...........smile


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Very interesting. Are these things the OBJECT of having a spiritual awakening, or are they beneficial side-effects?

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Nice one, BillyJ!

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Like! great post!

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Great recovery inventory list...Mahalo BJ   smile

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