It’s not easy to sit still, to empty my mind of all the “stuff” that fills it. When it comes to meditating I try to set myself up by turning off my phone and TV, and focusing solely on thoughts of God, and my blessed life in recovery. I start with a prayer and try to concentrate on my immediate physical environment – the noises I hear, the sensation of rain, wind, warmth, whatever the weather is. I may read from a recovery book, first and then meditate. Sometimes I focus on breathing. I try to remember to keep returning my thoughts to God, when my mind wanders, time and again. It takes a little practice, but the more I meditate the easier it becomes. I have adjusted to living a quieter life than I did before coming to the Program. I enjoy my time alone but also value my friendships today. Much in life is hectic and chaotic, so I appreciate those times when a dose of quiet is just what the doctor ordered, and because I am in recovery I can benefit from those times with a calm demeanor and a quiet mind. Life continues to bless me as well as challenge me. I need both of those in my life to have a good sense of balance, and I do!
Where Are Your Feet?
February 12, 2017
Spiritual Reflections 4 Comments
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HarryS
Feb 13, 2017 @ 01:43:25
I might meditate on Flat Foot Floogie. 🙂
FLAT FOOT FLOOGIE
(Bulee “Slim” Gaillard / Leroy “Slam” Stewart / Bud Green)
Slim & Slam – 1938
Benny Goodman & His Orch. (vocal: The Band) – 1938
Wingy Manone & His Orch. (vocal: Manone) – 1938
The Mills Brothers – 1938
Fats Waller – 1938
Lew Stone & His Orchestra – 1938
Also recorded by :
Louis Armstrong; Count Basie; Nat King Cole;
Bunny Berigan; Teresa Brewer; Thore Ehrling;
Jon Hendricks; Hoosier Hot Shots; Jellyroll;
Diana Krall; Jimmy Rushing; Charlie Parker;
Django Reinhardt; Yallopin’ Hounds; ….. and others.
Oh, the flat foot floogie with a floy, floy,
Flat foot floogie with a floy, floy,
Flat foot floogie with a floy, floy,
Floy doy, floy doy, floy doy.
Yeah, yeah yeah, byah, oh, baby!
Yeah, byah, byah, oh, baby!
Yeah, byah, byah, oh, baby!
Yeah, byah, byah!
Whenever your cares are chronic,
Just tell the world, “go hang,”
You’ll find a greater tonic,
If you go on swingin’ with the gang!
Flat foot floogie with a floy, floy,
Flat foot floogie with a floy, floy,
Floy, floy, floy, yeah!
Send me on out there!
Whenever your cares are chronic,
Just tell the world, “go hang,”
You’ll find a greater tonic,
If you go on stumblin’ with the gang!
Hey, hey, hey, yes, yes!
I’m Harry, grateful alcoholic and once a swinging jitterbug. 🙂
3-D
Feb 13, 2017 @ 04:26:28
Morning folks, I’m still here and it’s a great day to be sober . Using my iPhone now as my laptop crashed after falling for a hackers scheme. I still go to meetings albeit sporadically but I’m grateful our DCM still involves me in service helping to plan and organize an inter area here late summer or early fall. Nice to catch up a lil n do a little swinging( Floy floy) lol thanks folks.
Tom S
Feb 13, 2017 @ 05:14:43
So grateful for our daily program…each blessed day becoming a sacred treasure to cherish, if I but look and see with a quiet mind and a loving eye.
Grateful for the Gift
Clay
Feb 13, 2017 @ 12:34:52
Top of the mid day day family,
Rock’n share Sister Bonnie,
One needs to have smart feet.
We are programed self/ and the world; to not just sit there: but to do something.
Living in the presence reveals that we should sit there; and not do anything.
Self always believes that Divine Mercy’s timing is too slow. Self needs to make it happen/ self needs to power there. Self relies on self.
After 10 months of putting in job resumes for advancement within my work site: I was denied 5 times for advancement; Not qualified.
At this end of this, why me /why not me phase. I shifted focus to a schweet volunteer position in the city I call home. Working with the local police department regarding neighborhood/community bike patrol. I was denied my application because I was over qualified……..mumble grumble.
My well’er than me had a top notch mission statement:
You’re right where you need to be………………mumble grumble.
Prayer always showcases His divine love. He will never leave, nor forsake anyone.That is God’s promise to all of us.
It’s a good day to have a good day.