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We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and adventure to discover our own special light.
-- Mary Dunbar

All of us are gifted. Every person has a gift that can bring great joy and light to those who encounter it. Our task is to stand in the sun and create a climate that will develop and nurture our gift.

Sometimes we are afraid to let ourselves believe we have anything special to offer or contribute to the world. We think of ourselves as plain and untalented, with no gifts or special potential. But if we believe we are limited, we act in a limited way. We take few risks and follow few paths that might develop our special talents and gifts.

In recovery we are learning to love ourselves and trust ourselves in a whole new way. Now anything is possible. To fully believe in our talents, we need only step from the darkness into the sun. We will take this first step, trust enough, and start believing that, yes, we do have special gifts.

Today let me be aware of my deep and unfilled desires, dreams, and wishes, which is the first step on the way to accepting my gifts.

You are reading from the book:

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Body, Mind, and Spirit by Anonymous

Body, Mind, and Spirit © 1990 by Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the permission of Hazelden.



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Thanks for the Insight pappy! :) have to get that book!

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That's wonderful - thank you - and guess what? My book came today. It's sitting next to me. Unopened as of now.

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What are you waiting for ??? ... the cookies to come out of the oven ??? ... LOL



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Thanks Pappy.

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Great stuff Pappy, thanks.



-- Edited by Mr_David on Tuesday 4th of September 2012 02:34:42 AM

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Nothing to report other than the book hasn't moved from it's spot on the table yet.

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Hey Tash, ... ...

I guarantee you, that your mind will not comprehend all that's in the last half of that book on first reading ... might as well read it and get it over with ... LOL

This book will only serve to enhance your life as you know it today ... Happy reading ;)

Pappy



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