– In the Genesis creation story God says that he was going to create us In Her/His image, male and female. For me that means that God is both Male and female. The problem is that until a few years ago almost all theology was written by males. Not surprisingly, theology is written from the … More God As I understand Her/Him
-If I have a pound of resentment, it takes two pounds of energy to keep it under control.Therefore, if I unload a pound of resentment, I get three pounds back that I can then use for the enjoyment of life and for service. -I can not cure my sick mind with my sick mind. If … More String of Pearls
-“WAIT” Why ..Am ..I.. Talking? .This is a good way to remember an important caution for us Al-Anons. -Said by a frustrated Al-Anon who found herself using stinking, old behaviors. “I wish I could pee in a cup to see if I was being codependent again”. -FEAR: False.. Evidence.. Appearing..Real. -I am powerless over God’s … More String Of Pearls
I am going to enjoy the crap out of myself. Enjoyment may be the best way to get the crap out of my life. The fastest way and also the only way out is through. If the only thing my Higher Power had to work with was the things I do right, she would be … More String Of Pearls 48
The following have helped me. It is hard to live in a world where no one else ever does it right. Sometimes I am like butter. I am on a roll. I do not want to be a wrong finder. I want to be a right finder. Stay on the train, the scenery will change. … More String Of Pearls 47
The following ideas have helped me. Adult sex is based on knowledge and familiarity. Adolescent sex is based on unfamiliarity. Sexuality is primarily the expression of previously developed intimacy. Sexuality is a relatively ineffective means of obtaining intimacy. I think men need women more than women need men. I think parents need adult children more … More String of Pearls: 46
The following ideas have helped me. –I need to mind my own business. No one else is going to do it for me. –I may not like my circumstances, but I do like myself. -When I say my truth seasoned with compassion, I feel good about myself. -Do you live your life as a pigeon … More String Of Pearls: 45
Many times my character defects are best seen as self defense. Character defects are of no value as defense mechanism. Character defenses actually make you much more vulnerable to pain The insight a desperate person finally sees: “There must be a better way I will pay any price to get the help I need. A … More String Of Pearls 44
The following ideas have helped me. I have to be willing to start across the bridge of recovery and leave people on the other side. When one person in a relationship starts to get healthy, the other person will either get better too, or he will begin to get worse. My program has made my … More String Of Pearls 43
George Caywood 