“Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country.” – Anais Nin (1903 – 1977) U.S. novelist (on self-acceptance)
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Author: Bodhi Baba
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The Courage to Face Our Ego’s “Pain-Body” – Step 9
“The pain-body, which is the dark shadow cast by the ego, is actually afraid of the light of your consciousness. It is afraid of being found out. “
– Eckhart Tolle (1948 – ) German spiritual author
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How Huge, Heavy Guilt Begins to Float Away – Step 9
AS “THE HORIZON IS BECKONING ONCE MORE” – “Memories of the past no longer hold us back … . We are free to dream and to pursue the fulfillment of our dreams. Our lives stretch out before us like a limitless horizon.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 69)
“The storms of the past are receding. The skies are brightening. And the horizon is beckoning once more.” – U.S. Pres. Barack Obama (1961 – ) Energy speech 12/8/09
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The Vital Element for the Growing Plant and for the Soul of the Child – Step 9
“An understanding heart is everything in a teacher … . One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling.” “… warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.”
– Dr. Carl Jung (1875 – 1961) Swiss Psychologist
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In Remembrance of Nelson Mandela: A Legend whose Selflessness Transformed a Nation – Trad. 9
“He made us realize, we are our brother’s keeper and that our brothers come in all colors.” – U.S. Boxer Muhammad Ali on Nelson Mandela, 1st native African President of South Africa (on selflessness)
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“Radical” Action Must Not be Delayed since Happiness is an Inside Job
ABANDONING SPIRITUAL PIETY FOR “HAPPY USEFULNESS” – “… our feet ought to be firmly planted on earth. That is where our fellow travelers are, and that is where our work must be done. These are the realities for us. We have found nothing incompatible between a powerful spiritual experience and a life of sane and happy usefulness.” (The Big Book, p. 130)
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Simple but, ‘Radical’ New Actions We can Take to Achieve Our Measure of Happiness – Step 9
“We’ve just learned how to balance ourselves a little better so that we’re happier way more of the time than not, and, you know, being happy is a radical and desirable act if you ask me.” – Anthony Kiedis (1962 – ) U.S., lead singer of The Red Hot Chili Peppers (on happiness)
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The Secret to having ‘the Promises’ Fulfilled Each and Everyday – Step 9
“The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow.”– Billy Sunday (1862 – 1935) U.S. baseball– Sign up to Zonr for Today’s Full SFZ
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Be Prepared to Let the Spirit Soar Beyond Your Wildest Dreams – Step 9
AND REACH FOR THE STARS – “There is no model of the recovering addict. When the drugs go and the addict works the program, wonderful things happen. Lost dreams awaken and new possibilities arise. Our willingness to grow spiritually keeps us buoyant.” (The Basic Text, p.91)
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If You Ever Thought Timing is Everything; Then there can be No Doubt about It NOW – Step 9 Begins
THE SOLUTION – “Timing is an essential part of this step. We should make amends when the opportunity presents itself, except when to do so will cause harm.” “We want to be free of guilt, but we don’t wish to do so at the expense of anyone else.” (The Basic Text, p. 32)
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