How might an attitude of hope help to free us from the prison fear creates?
“From time to time I had brief feelings of dread that Big Gay Sunday would have very few people show. But that was not the case. Lots and lots showed. And fortunately when those feelings came I allow them to dissipate and feel confident that I did what I could and the rest was outta my hands.” – JB jr.
Coming Back to Life – Pink Floyd (6:27)
Freedom from Fear – the Aung San Suu Kyi Story (6:59)
Burmese Meditation Techniques (52:25)
THE “FREE MAN” –
“But this man
still lives, and is
a free man. He does
not need a bodyguard
nor is he confined. He
can go anywhere on this
earth where other men may
go without disaster, pro-
vided he remains willing
to maintain a certain
simple attitude.”
(The Big Book,
p. 27)
AN ATTITUDE OF HOPE –
“The surrender
we experience in
Step One, coupled
with the hope and be-
lief we find in Step Two,
make us ready and wil-
ling to continue on the
path toward freedom
… .” (It Works,
How & Why,
p.19)
“The only real
prison is fear, and
the only real free-
dom is freedom
from fear.”
– Aung San Suu Kyi (1945 – ) Controversial and once imprisoned female P.M. of Myanmar
NOTE: This Zonr post was first sent in 2008. But due to Ms. Kyi’s spiritually challenged rule of her country, her quote and the title of the post have been replaced with Nelson Mandela and his words. It took some time for this change to be made by us and we hope that in time, Ms. Kyi’s administration significantly improves its record on human rights.
Good morning everyone. Here is wishing for you a beautiful day full of hope, promise, + renewal. Don’t forget to dance today. Blessings. BB
When I’m looking forward to something positive and I believe things will turn out well, there isn’t really any room for fear. In searching for a new home, I believe that I will be able to get a place I will be happy with. And as long as I’m holding on to that thought, fear has little room to creep in.
From time to time I had brief feelings of dread that Big Gay Sunday would have very few people show. But that was not the case. Lots and lots showed. And fortunately when those feelings came I allow them to dissipate and feel confident that I did what I could and the rest was outta my hands.
These first three steps have been so life-changing for me. Imagine having access to a loving and giving Higher Power. Only with this guarantee of unconditional love can I move forward to the 4th Step. When I realize I have this love within and about me, I begin to feel the love of self, family and friends. All I have to do is surrender. Abandon myself to my Higher Power … and leap!