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confused and re-evaluating my life. taking care of my mother with alt. brain disease. lot of stress. doing tonglen meditation. love to all!
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r.d.highfield commented on r.d.highfield's blog post 'naikan gives a different perspective.'
beautiful lotus. it only grows in the mud, not in nice clean water! kind of like us humans as we grow into the light. thanks!
naikan gives a different perspective.
what have i received from others?what have i given to others?what troubles and inconvenience have i caused to others?reflecting on these three questions brings a new way of seeing myself. whether applied generally, or to specific people, i.e., my mother, my partner, my friends, a neighbor, etc., it leads me to be more grateful and to see the way we are interrelated with one another.i sit comfortably, on a cushion or in a chair, for 15 minutes and reflect outward on these questions. if my mind…See More
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setting spirits free
last friday night, by the light of the moon, i had a little ritual forsetting the spirits free.the last few months saw me drinking more and enjoying it less.i was keeping it a secret, sort of,hiding beers in the trunk, under the towels, in a drawer,behind an old board, etc.so, friday night i went around and picked up all the beer i had stashedand took it down to the garden by the compost pile.i took two bottles of corona lightand gently rocked them together like a bellwhile i circled around the…See More
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setting spirits free
last friday night, by the light of the moon, i had a little ritual forsetting the spirits free.the last few months saw me drinking more and enjoying it less.i was keeping it a secret, sort of,hiding beers in the trunk, under the towels, in a drawer,behind an old board, etc.so, friday night i went around and picked up all the beer i had stashedand took it down to the garden by the compost pile.i took two bottles of corona lightand gently rocked them together like a bellwhile i circled around the…See More
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r.d.highfield left a comment for Edward Trick
hey ed,
glad to meet you! this site is great. online meetings, big book, and friends, great comment...i will tell people bout it. see you in some chat rooms!
r.d.highfield commented on r.d.highfield's blog post 'why i am here.'
thanks so much! i am really luck to be able to access this site!
r.d.highfield left a comment for Kent B
hi kent,
glad to meet you!
Edward Trick left a comment for r.d.highfield
Hello R.D., My name is Ed and first I want to welcome you to our website...
Besides being really happy that your here, I wanted to point out a few things... You have complete control of what happens and what messages you receive... please go to the…
r.d.highfield commented on r.d.highfield's blog post 'why i am here.'
hi, jenny! thanks for the warm comment! yeah, i will be along in chat soon. early next week, as i go to the farm today, no phone, no computer...ahhhh! thanks for the bigbook link, too. glad to be in the process. many blessings to you!
JennyB commented on r.d.highfield's blog post 'why i am here.'
Glad you are here! The meetings are WONDERFUL! Hope to see you in chat!
Also, here is a link to the Big Book online: http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_tableofcnt.cfm
One day at a time! It's a process, not a destination or event - just for…
r.d.highfield left a comment for alana avery
hi. thanks for the great graphic!
Profile Information
- Sobriety Date:
- October 21, 2009
- Relationship Status:
- In a relationship
- About Me:
- i am a musician, artist, and writer. i am a very spiritual person, nature is my church, i see god there and in every face i meet i see god, too. i am tired of allowing alcohol to control/ruin my life!
- Music, Movies, T.V. and Hobbies:
- i carve taqua nuts, play keyboards, like to watch linktv.
- City:
- cherokee
- State:
- alabama
R.d.highfield's Blog
naikan gives a different perspective.
what have i received from others?
what have i given to others?
what troubles and inconvenience have i caused to others?
reflecting on these three questions brings a new way of seeing myself. whether applied generally, or to specific people, i.e., my mother, my partner, my friends, a neighbor, etc., it leads me to be more grateful and to see the way we are interrelated with one another.
i sit comfortably, on a cushion or in a chair, for 15 minutes and reflect outward on… Continue
what have i given to others?
what troubles and inconvenience have i caused to others?
reflecting on these three questions brings a new way of seeing myself. whether applied generally, or to specific people, i.e., my mother, my partner, my friends, a neighbor, etc., it leads me to be more grateful and to see the way we are interrelated with one another.
i sit comfortably, on a cushion or in a chair, for 15 minutes and reflect outward on… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 7:09pm — 1 Comment
setting spirits free
last friday night, by the light of the moon, i had a little ritual for
setting the spirits free.
the last few months saw me drinking more and enjoying it less.
i was keeping it a secret, sort of,
hiding beers in the trunk, under the towels, in a drawer,
behind an old board, etc.
so, friday night i went around and picked up all the beer i had stashed
and took it down to the garden by the compost pile.
i took two bottles of corona light
and gently… Continue
setting the spirits free.
the last few months saw me drinking more and enjoying it less.
i was keeping it a secret, sort of,
hiding beers in the trunk, under the towels, in a drawer,
behind an old board, etc.
so, friday night i went around and picked up all the beer i had stashed
and took it down to the garden by the compost pile.
i took two bottles of corona light
and gently… Continue
Posted on October 27, 2009 at 3:43pm
why i am here.
hello, my name is r.d. and i am an alcoholic.
my drinking starting when i was 18, before that i never even wanted to drink. i was the church piano player from age 12 to 17, read the bible through twice before fifth grade, cover to cover. where i grew up we had no other books but the bible, and i loved to read. so, i didn't want to drink, i believed in god and wanted to do what was right.
at college, i had a few drinks...really, just one or two. didn't care for it. i tried smoking… Continue
my drinking starting when i was 18, before that i never even wanted to drink. i was the church piano player from age 12 to 17, read the bible through twice before fifth grade, cover to cover. where i grew up we had no other books but the bible, and i loved to read. so, i didn't want to drink, i believed in god and wanted to do what was right.
at college, i had a few drinks...really, just one or two. didn't care for it. i tried smoking… Continue
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 9:41am — 7 Comments
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- At 6:12pm on January 18, 2010,
Aussie Glenda Truss said… - Hi friend! Been busy moving from one end of the state to the other & back again lol to spend time with Tazz and sort & pack my belongings for the permanent move. I love where I am with Tazz & the lifestyle is exactly to my taste hehe! With a great mix of AA & bike club outings & riding with my man. Very happy with him & amazed at just how easy it is to live with him after being on my own & loving it lol!! I hope you are well & happy my friend & think i am more settled now that i have moved most of my stuff up last week. Want to spend more time on the site now that I am as I have missed it a lot. Got a lot of catching up to do with everyone as I have only really being doing admin when I have been on.
Wishing you Peace, Comfort,
Love, Health and tranquillity
Love & Light aussie Glenda
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- At 8:10am on November 4, 2009,
alana avery said…
- At 2:08pm on October 24, 2009,
Aussie Glenda Truss said…
I hope your day is filled with Peace, Comfort
Love, Health & Tranquillity
Hugsz & Love from Australia
My Recovery Story
- At 6:12am on October 24, 2009,
Edward Trick said…
- Hello R.D., My name is Ed and first I want to welcome you to our website...
Besides being really happy that your here, I wanted to point out a few things... You have complete control of what happens and what messages you receive... please go to the settings and set your privacy settings. It's also a good idea to go into your settings and let us know what e-mails you wish to receive. If you don't your mail box might get a bit overwhelmed from all the new friends I hope you meet here.
I hope you explore and use this site and personally look forward to see you around. We are new to the Internet (only 2 months) so please tell your friends. We have 3 online AA meetings that I would like to share with you. Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. Thursdays at 6:00P.M. and Friday at 8:00 A.M. (that's PST) Also 2 Women Only meetings Monday at 6:00PM and Saturday at 8:00 AM PST.
We are new so please us the invite page to let all your friends know that they are welcomed here.
Thank You again for joining and if there is anything I can do to help you please let me know...
ED
- At 7:55am on October 23, 2009,
alana avery said…
- At 2:48pm on October 22, 2009,
Jan C. said… 
- At 11:34am on October 22, 2009,
Friend_of_Bill_W said… - You are most certAAinly welcome R.D.!
- At 11:21pm on October 21, 2009,
Friend_of_Bill_W said…
Isn't it a bit hard to be "spiritual" when you're under the infuence??
- At 7:01pm on October 21, 2009,
Aussie Glenda Truss said…
AA love & hugsz aussie Glenda
- At 4:02pm on October 21, 2009,
Lisa Ann said… - I hear U buddy. Welcome*
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