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Sunday 3rd February 2013
'Strength does not come from physical capacity.
It comes from an indomitable will.'
Mahatma Gandhi
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clement ci - day 86 attempting abstinence, 5 from self
Wow, as a Christian, that quote in the thread starter scares me a little. I'm sure most people are thinking about Ghandi, Jesus, Nelson Mandela. But doesnt that also equally describe Hitler, Stalin, Osama? I'm not doubting the quote, but to me it seem only 1/2 the story; the other 1/2 seems to me to be TO WHAT is that will ALIGNED? Goodness? Yes? And who's definition of Goodness? God's? If not, then the only other answer i can see is SELF, and i think that's how the bad guys come about. Anyway...
11:58pm : super bowl party is over, and i'm still an addict and my drugs are procrastination and relying on self.
H.A.L.T. - Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. If you are any of those, HALT and reconnect w/ your Higher Power. That's what they say in AA. I'm not any of those. I'm not tired, per se, but i am fatigued and feel spiritually worn down. So i'm going to nourish myself (I can tell this is a behavior grafted on to me by God) by
:) read bible
:) pray
:) thanksgiving
:) 15 points for the [person who is addicted to relying on self] to consider when confronted with the urge to [rely on self and not God]
:) bed
12:37am : It's been 2 min since i last went off plan. But i do not rely on myself, so i dont feel guilty and my failure has nothing to do with future success, cuz that depends on God.
"Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the turth with his neighbor, for we are all members of one another." - Ephesians 4:25
This verse is very consistent with AA:
1:01am : it's been 25min since i last went off plan. And i just did everything on my list. If this were me 1 year ago, i would look at me today and think that's impossible. But it happened--God did it.
fall down seven times, get up eight - japanese proverb
@Clement, re: Gandhi quote
I found the original document that the quote was derived from. I wanted to see the context.
He was saying that there is a moral strength in the integrity of Love ... that cannot be defeated by brute physical strength.
In the same document as that quote, he says:
"the conquest of physical might by spiritual strength".
and
"The dignity of man requires obedience to a higher law -- to the strength of the spirit."
and
"With enlightened forgiveness must come a mighty wave of strength in us"
In a separate document, he said: "Truth (satya) implies love, and firmness (agraha) engenders and therefore serves as a synonym for force. I thus began to call the Indian movement Satyagraha, that is to say, the Force which is born of Truth and Love or non-violence"
And another document ... "I have also called it love-force or soul-force. ... what appears to be truth to the one may appear to be error to the other"
It is interesting that he sees a close connection between "soul", "love", and "truth".
To sum up, the "indomitable will" in the thread-starter quote ... was referring to following a moral integrity based on Love and Truth and Forgiveness. And it's not about judging or condemning others. It is about experiencing the inner strength of a loving stance.
The strength of the soul. (as contrasted with the "physical capacity" of militarism).
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So as not to distract the forums with off-topic political/religious meanderings, I will email you a link to the original document so that you can read it in context.
P.S. regarding the quote you cited: "Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are all members of one another." - Ephesians 4:25 --
In my opinion, Gandhi would have agreed with that quote .. and also this other quote from Ephesians 4:32 "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other."
Gwen D 1:36 pm check-in
In 15 minute bursts, assisted by timer
Sort all and start laundry -- get going one at a time and do three loads?
WHILE...
Vacuum two rugs and some wood
Sweep, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen
Put away keep-able objects that clutter all horizontal surfaces...
sort piles of paper, throw away other stuff
Polish wood desk and table.
Check on wood chairs in storage shed.
Do some banking. Consider moving all to your credit unions.
Call Dad.
Put away dishes from dishwasher.
Clean all counters.
Make grocery list to get tomorrow afternoon.
Review list of work to do this coming week.
Gnothi Seauton ~ Know Thyself
Knitfisher's late CI Sun 3rd Feb 19:00pm
Pick up CDs from mum'sListen to some songsgotmusikk's Sunday
Progress, not perfection.
Consistency over emergencies.
Do the thing that feels healthy, not "shouldy" or escapist.
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Check-in @ P.A.Process my inbox completely
journal
meditate 15 mins.
shower/dressComplete 1 cycle of 15 minutes each of:
-- dishes
-- clean
-- back exercise/practice
-- massage
Appointments:
2:30 - PA Meeting4 - Choose 1 project per role.
If there’s time after I complete what’s listed above, I will select 2 activities and cycle them in 15 minute bursts.
Things I did well today:
-- I nurtured a feeling of wonder and excitement: "What nice/exciting/interesting/useful things do I want to do with my day?" (It probably helped that I woke up after having very inspired nice dreams :-P)
Things I can improve on:
3 things I’m grateful for:
1) Knitting. It's so cool to be fascinated by making something, and the rhythm of it is soothing.
2)
3)
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"Do I prefer to grow up and relate to life directly, or do I choose to live and die in fear?"
-- Pema Chodron
Gotmusikk, your tag line is cool
Hi, and happy Sunday. I like your directive to do the healthy things, not ones that feel shouldy or escapist. I will let that inspire me today.
Gnothi Seauton ~ Know Thyself
Hi Gwen D - Thanks!!
Wow, I didn't see this (as usual) until now! Thanks for your comment.
Not sure if I've seen you around here before - are you an old-timer or on the new side? I just arrived here in December.
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"Do I prefer to grow up and relate to life directly, or do I choose to live and die in fear?"
-- Pema Chodron
My Day Today
I want to thank my Higher Power for this program, this website, the telephone and online meetings, and my life.
I want to thank jalla for starting this trend.
Things I have done today
1. Went to the 5:45 a.m. telephone ACA meeting
2. Went to the 7 a.m. telephone DA meeting
3. Transferred the 7th Tradition money to larger bills
Things I will do today
1. Get my medicine ready for the next two weeks
2. Cook and eat breakfast
3. Take shower
4. Get dressed5. Go to get money orders
6. Fix lunch
7. Write three questions for tonight's meeting
8. Go to the business meeting at 1 p.m.9. Eat dinner
10. Go to the 7 p.m. online EA meeting
11. Go to the 8 p.m. telephone CLA meeting
12. Go to the PA workshop at 9 p.m.
13. Do numbers
Thanks for letting me share
Vic 2/3/12
Show up (done),
plan, exer (y)"Be not afraid, only believe." Mark 5:36
ms sunday
gas billgo through col emailsrestart computer.download yesterdays worksucessfull convert files (or find out why it doesn't work).test dark lightpack up lightstidy in breaksroom bookinghire email2 bottles of water
EleanorBE's Sunday list
Very pleased to read this from Ghandi as I can't seem to shake the last bit of a virus and was beginning to use that as an excuse not to tackle anything. As a result am feeling unwell /and/ anxious instead of just unwell! So from now - lunch time in UK - it's Indomitable Will over Physical Strength!
Basically all I need to do is four short tasks, then plan the next fortnight carefully, because after that I'm going overseas for a week for work and mustn't delude myself that I'll get much research or admin done whilst I'm there. I don't even know if I'll have wifi. Actually must put that on a list to find out about.
- Write J's reference
- Send ref to J
- Look over C's new plan
- Write to C to comment on plan.
Make soup for lunch
- Plan fortnight
Then...have some nice Sunday time in front of fire with partner and then
Go to pilates class.
Sunday
ReadingsTidykitchenlaundryHIOPackbagspack lunchdrop bags offgo Uread articlesx30 and make notes(10.45-4.ish)(17 done 11-4.30)practice a 25minsfinish recieptsring d and d, k and cmake dinnerspractice a 20 minsOdette's Sunday
wash sheetsbrush teeth (1x 2x)45 minutes exerciseshowermake bedmake/e-mail schedulewrite all assignments down for the week60 minutes Russian lessonjay's sunday 3 feburary 2013
people say motivation won't last. neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily
zig ziglar
thank you again jalla, i like to make my list the night before!
30 second jump
smoothie
burgers
wash up
tidy living room
put clothes away
clear landing
keep eye on ebay + take out sales
try on jacket & decide
clear desk
shredding
print off power email
print off *notes email
file papers in black boxes
USE TIMER CLOCK
make notes of relevant matters
reply texts and phone calls in morning
phone mum and dad
dinner
check lift for monday
wash up
bath
lay out clothes
bed early 10 latest
Mole's check-in
Thank you again for the thread starter, Jalla - And while my will might waver sometimes I am sure it could conquer that impressive ice cream cone!
8 walk to town
market,
9 ringing
10 Fs and presents for G and R
lunch
2 poms declutter
pick good apricots, clear bad ones
4.30 walk with B
practice pbm
mental exercises
eat
clear puzzle, tidy living room
skype M?
bed by 11