“Humility, Elation, and Relief” are some of the Sweet “Fruits” of Recovery We can Now Enjoy – Step 5

The human heart has hidden treasures,
In secret kept, in silence sealed;—
The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures,
Whose charms were broken if revealed.” (excerpt from Bronte poem titled, Evening Solace)

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We may want, what We Want, when We Want it, but We Won’t get to Keep what We Get Unless We …

"An odd by-product of giving freely out of compassion and love is how it makes the giver feel. The more you give from a place of unconditional generosity, the more joy you feel." to others   Give It Away Now – Red Hot Chili Peppers (4:33) The Joy of Giving (1:11)  The Sound of Rain w/o Music Meditation  (10:01) In what ways have you “given it away”, lately?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr_uHJPUlO8   Why Giving to Others Is Also Giving to Ourselves By Angela Lam Turpin "Start by paying closer attention to the people you encounter during the day. Soon you will…

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Transcending from Monumental Failure to Great Successes – Step 5

In this way, failures don’t feel so final; they feel like a twist on a path of exploration. That’s a path I’m happy to take.

Reframe. Refocus. Revise. Rinse. And repeat.”  (excerpt from 3 Simple Steps to Turn Failures into Success below)

Today’s SFZ

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