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carrie

Grand MINION
Posts: 519

03/18/2007 6:41 PM	Alert
found this beauty in the 'old shtuff box of AA literature' I, DIDN'T HAVE TIME I got up early one morning And rushed right into the day! I had so much to accomplish That I didn't have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me And heavier came each task "Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered He answered "You didn't ask". I tried to come into God's presence I used all my keys at the lock God gently and lovingly chided "Why, child, you didn't knock". I wanted to see joy and beauty But the day toiled on, grey and bleak I wondered why God didn't show me He said "But you didn't seek". I woke up early this morning And paused before entering the day I had so much to accomplish That I had to take time to PRAY In Memory of Sister M. Ignatia

To a desolate person an act of kindness can be the difference between getting bitter and getting better..............

carrie

Grand MINION
Posts: 519

03/18/2007 6:50 PM	Alert
Hi everyone, I'm carrie an alcoholic. I found this today as I still am sifting through AA literature, what lil treasures I keep finding buried amongst the box. This one caught my eye....not because of what was on it, no, that wasnt it at all. I was attracted to it, because it was yellow, and faded, and looked so all alone. It is old, tattered and the print is even beginning to fade. But he beauty of it made my day. It touched that place inside of me, because I've been at this place in my sobriety plenty of times. I thought how kind that someone would want to remember Sis Ignatia in this way, by writing a poem. I myself, love poetry. I am amazed at how in times of low places, we get what we really need, today was like that. Because like this poem says, I didnt begin the day in prayer, for me, that is a necessary requirement, even if I say hello God please help me, it is showing that I am consistant. I'm thankful today that God is looking out for me, that he hasn't put more on me than I can handle, that he is mindful of me. I used to always cry out in prayer, "Lord color me beautiful", until someone pointed out "Carrie he already has, you just dont see it YET". I found those words to be so comforting, so soothing to my soul. Any day I awake is a gift, let me be mindful of that, and remember to thank God for my new day. Thanks for letting me share, and above that, thanks for letting me be 'me', the good, the bad, the honest......

To a desolate person an act of kindness can be the difference between getting bitter and getting better..............

Carol

Trusted Servant

Grand Master MINION
Posts: 1255

03/18/2007 10:55 PM	Alert
OMG Carrie!!!!! I LOVE this!!! This was on a poster in my home group in Miami, and I kept meaning to copy it down before I moved -- one day, the poster disappeared, and hasn't reappeared since. Thank you for providing it to me again -- it's a great reminder! I never knew it was written in memory of Sister Ignatia -- learn something new every day! thanks again!!!!

Be the change you wish to see in the world ...Gandhi

Glenn H

Supreme MINION
Posts: 161

03/19/2007 5:19 AM	Alert
This is absolutely perfect, Thank you Carrie. It is important for this alcoholic to start every day in prayer and meditation. Upon awakening before my feet hit the floor I thank God I am alive and that I slept well, I ask that he keep me sober today. I then get out of bed, go about my readying for work before the sun rises and come in here and read my readings. Then I will sit quietly. Me and God and a cup of coffee. Only then has my day started right and I am wearing my armor ready to face whatever challenges may come. Namaste... Glenn H

Center your heart, and cultivate your spirit.

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