Question ::: While recognizing, “We are not Saints”, how have you faced adversity and discouragement, lately?

“If I find
10,000 ways
something won’t
work, I haven’t failed.
I am not discouraged,
because every wrong
attempt discarded
is another step
forward.”

– Thomas A. Edison (1847 – 1931) U.S., inventor / entrepreneur

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“Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it.”

– Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) 3rd President of the U.S.

Question ::: What type of pleasures do you seek that cause you to think twice before indulging, lately?

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What prejudices do you hold or had held about a power greater than oneself, i.e., an HP?

“My prejudices of my higher power are anything Christian-based and are inextricably linked to modern Christian thinking. I do not agree with much of it. So this makes it extremely difficult to navigate terminology such as faith, God, and prayer. But I have to define what these mean for me and often use different terms that do not have the same connotations for me.” – Adam

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Question ::: How is the process of discovering your own  H.P. or “unsuspected inner resource” changing your lives?

Featured Comment by Adam ::: “Things just seem to flow. Less stress. Things like meeting up with long lost friends, approved for home loan, and even work is going well.”

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Question ::: When is the last time you’ve felt a loss of control and as Lincoln says, “driven” to your knees to pray?

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How have you demonstrated love with no strings attached, lately?

“The important thing was to love rather than to be loved.”

– W. Somerset Maugham (1874 – 1965)

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How have you let your HP into your life, lately?

Featured Comment on Life  ::: “This weekend I have 3 days off. When I’m relaxed as I am now I’m more generous and forgiving. I feel more compassion when my head isn’t full of thoughts about what I need to be doing.” – Adam

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