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May I Become by Peter Marinelli “May I become at all times, both now and forever A protector for those without protection A guide for those who have lost their way A ship for those with oceans to cross A sanctuary for those in danger A lamp for those without light A place of refuge for those who lack shelter And a ... Read More
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Considerations by Peter Marinelli For some of us on this path of spiritual progress we can sometimes hit a wall and feel like we’re flat-lining. I have found (and I speak for myself) that the re-working of the steps and looking at lots of considerations have been extremely helpful. It keeps me current, accountable ... Read More
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Practice to Listen by Peter Marinelli Listen to what’s going on around you, the conversations that are being discussed, and the inflections of their voices, the approach and the angles at which people speak from. Now observe yourself and how you are about to do the same. You will be amazed at how this will open up a ... Read More
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A New Way of Living by Peter Marinelli A new way of living – with others around me Being on the spiritual path will challenge everything thing we thought we knew about living life. Specifically, in relationships with others. The difference between starting out on this path and being on this path is that our ... Read More
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How Am I Doing by Peter Marinelli How am I doing? I was asked a question once and it was is this. Is it possible that we can get further away from step one the further we can get away from step one ? What was behind the question was this. We can show up to AA, get a sponsor and are willing to do anything to get well. ... Read More
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Pause as I go through my day when the inner dialogue begins with its negative problem making machine pause. Become aware to it. There it is, there is my thinking mind again, than begin to detach from it. Tell it thanks for sharing, and move on. If we were walking through the Bowery and were approached by a less ... Read More
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Stillness by Peter Marinelli Stillness is who we really are deep down within. We don’t need to create it, or look very far, as it is already there. We need to clear away what is in the way. The Spiritual process is one of removal never addition. Everything we need for our journey has been given to us by a Loving ... Read More
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The process of the 12 steps will give me a new relationship with God and allow me to live in Truth. Struggle, resistance, disease, and discomfort are all forms of unmanageable and are all internal conditions, not external ones. The mind, however, is always looking outside for ease and comfort, all temporary remedies ... Read More
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