A New Year Life Compass, From Addiction to Possibility
Visioning transforming the world, potentials of a harmonious future.
Addiction
Addiction is about looking without. Sobriety is about looking within.
I feel like I’ve been driving without brakes all my life. And Suddenly I’ve just got access to the brakes!
I know God listens and answers. I just need to slow down and listen, and then act. And I’m doing that. Now. It begins. I’ve been looking without for so long! Can any of you relate?
Like my therapist, Jesse, told me so many years ago. Even attending workshops and personal growth education can become an addiction too. And it did.
Addiction is a clever thing. The obvious ones I learned to handle decades ago. Drugs, alcohol, food. Sex and relationship was a bit trickier. That took longer. Money and finances were one of my tougher challenges. I’m facing that one head on now.
Then there is the addiction to our story. Mine was a victim story. Oh poor me, the abuse I endured was the problem. The abusers were to blame. The day did come when I gave up my victim story. Not that long ago actually. Once the victim lost it’s grip on me, I was able to begin accepting self-responsibility for my life.
It’s this self development track that is the big seducer. For me. The next program. That will surely be the one, to get the puzzle pieces of my life to fall together. Oh! and the sales pitches just get more and more polished. So skilled at addressing our pain points.
Addiction to my story, kept me from taking self-responsibility for my life.
SOBRIETY FORMULA
I look now to refine my sobriety path. Like a recipe. What are the basic ingredients I need. This is my sobriety formula, phase one. Writing it down to hold myself accountable.
By sharing this Sobriety Formula,
I not only commit to my own path of accountability
I also hope to illuminate your journey,
Helping your life navigation be just a little bit easier.
Each challenge and triumph in my life has been a step forward,
a valuable lesson rather than a mistake.
No place for shaming or blaming.
May my experiences, with all their trials and triumphs,
serve as a beacon to guide and inspire you.
SOBRIETY FORMULA
SLOW DOWN, GO WITHIN AND REFLECT
STAY TRUE TO YOUR WORD
DESIRE PASSIONATELY
ASK POWERFUL QUESTIONS
LISTEN FOR ANSWERS
ACT ON GUIDANCE AND INTUITION
HAVE CLEAR INTENTIONS
KNOW YOUR WHY’S
TRACK AND MEASURE PROGRESS IN LIFE AREAS IDENTIFIED AS MOST IMPORTANT
DO COURSE CORRECTIONS WHEN FEELING OFF PATH
A GOOD TIME TO ASK BETTER QUESTIONS IS WHEN PROGRESS IS NOT BEING MADE IN ACHIEVEMENT OF YOUR VISIONS
DON’T JUST KEEP DOING THE SAME THINGS, THINKJNG YOU’LL GET DIFFERENT RESULTS
At this time of the New Year, I’ve been reading through old notes and journals of last year. There are things I have been saying are important to me, and yet, a year or two or three later, I still haven’t achieved these desires. This is a big clue. Pay attention.
It’s time to do things differently!
If many of your goals and targets this year, are the same as last year,
Then look to what needs to change, and commit to change.
Do the desires need to change
Or the strategies for achieving the desires?
BECOME THE MASTER OF YOUR OWN LIFE
LOOK WITHIN FOR WHOLENESS
WHILE ACTING OURWARDLY TO HELP MAKE A BETTER WORLD
LET US EACH DO OUR PART, BIG OR SMALL, IT IS ALL IMPACTFUL
ONE’S CALLING AND PURPOSE
I found once I took action on what I felt was my calling, my sense of purpose and mission gained such a greater clarity. I gave up perfection and just starting creating and sharing.
IT SO HELPS TO HAVE A MISSION AND CALLING THAT IS MUCH LARGER THAN ONE’S DAY TO DAY LIFE. THAT CAN REALLY BE A GAME CHANGER.
FEELING STUCK? CHANGE ENVIRONMENT
In my pursuit of clarity and fresh perspectives, I've learned the subtle art of changing my environment. It's remarkable how small shifts can open doors to new ideas. Today, for instance, I chose to go to the library over my usual workspace. There, immersed in the quiet, a wealth of new perspectives unveiled themselves to me, and I got back in touch with what truly matters to me.
Exploring different settings like a cozy coffee house, a serene park bench, or the invigorating embrace of nature – the beach or the woods, basking in the sun – has become a part of my creative process.
I can fall out of flow sometimes, and start pushing too hard ‘to get things done’. This is when I can feel a heaviness come over me, and my energy turns sluggish.
THIS IS THE TIME TO EASE UP.
Today, in the library, as I sat reflecting, a more personal and meaningful approach to a current project emerged. It was lighter, more authentic to my being, and ideas flowed effortlessly.
This experience was a gentle reminder that sometimes, stepping away and shifting our surroundings can lead us back to ourselves, making our work not just productive but also deeply fulfilling.
There is transformative power in aligning our actions with our inner guidance.
Learn to discern the energy signature of each idea and planned action.
Focus on how things feel.
Heavy and sluggish?
Light and breezy?
Pay special attention to the results when you follow what feels light and easy.
NOW IMAGINE! A GLOBAL VISION
Imagine a world where we wholeheartedly commit to and trust actions that feel easy, light, and in flow.
I would like to suggest that such actions are not only personally fulfilling but also have the potential to create the greatest impact for good globally.
It challenges the prevailing paradigm of pushing hard, grinding, and ignoring our inner cues.
This old way, focused solely on getting the job done, often stifles innovation and fails to bring forth fresh, out-of-the-box possibilities.
I propose that by shifting to this new lighter perspective, we open ourselves to greater creativity and gain profound insights.
These insights have far-reaching impacts, transforming not just our personal lives but also the world at large.
This is the crux of the concept: moving away from the push and grind, and moving towards trusting in the lightness and flow of our actions.
Embracing this approach can lead to rapid and remarkable transformations, contributing to the creation of a 'New Earth' – a world characterized by innovative, sober ways of living, free from the shackles of addiction.
In the long run, this lighter method not only achieves more and catalyzes significant change, but it also paves the way for the emergence of an enlightened society.
This envisioned future is marked by a collective consciousness rooted in harmony, empathy, and evolutionary progress, where individuals coexist in balance with nature and each other, embodying the highest ideals of peace, creativity, and well-being.
I LOVE the vibrant colors and swirling patterns of the Sky in this image! It is a marvelous symbol and expression for our boundless creativity and innovation and our unlimited access to transformation.
Here the peoples of the world are filled with hope and determination, illustrating a community united in transforming the world. Visioning potentials of a harmonious future that aligns with our deepest values and aspirations.
THIS CAN BE US! THIS IS US!
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