A Women's Spirit

[BW]

Taken from the "Hazelden Collection" of the Author of "Each Day a New Begining"

November 3rd:

I honor every woman who has strength enough to step out of the beaten path when she feels that her walk lies in another, strength enough to stand up and be laughed at, if necessary.

It’s never been easy for women to dare to be different . The messages that surround us seldom encourage us to pursue unconventional passions. Fortunately, we who are on this recovery journey get personal guidance from our Higher Power and our sponsors as we pursue the opportunities that beckon to us along new paths. We know, perhaps better than most, that we’ll be protected and directed each step of the way.

We gathered to make this journey together. We have needed each other all along; now we have each other every step of the way. We will find the strength we need from one another. We will joyfully follow our passions and find the happiness we deserve.

I am on my way to fulfillment. Even when my path veers away from others, I’m in the company of my Higher Power and my friends.

[caressa]

We can do what I can't do alone. For so many years, thought I was that all powerful woman who could do it all. I suffered burnout, fatigue and wore myself out trying to be the be all and end all of everyone's life and missing out on my own.

I didn't know that I had to surrender to win.

[caressa]

Found this on my website Star Choices. Thought it would look good here. I thought of your post when I read it.

www.cryofthespirit.com/Purpose.swf

[majestyjo]

So often I had this emptyness and didn`t know what was wrong. I didn`t know that I had to fill up on spiritual things. I had a fear of quitting smoking and gaining weight. Instead of eating food and sweets, I used crystals and went to NA, because there was no Nicotine Anonymous. I ended up losing 3 lbs. instead of gaining 30. If I had eaten every time I had an emotion when I quit smoking, I would have been as big as a house. I wouldn`t have liked myself and would have started smoking again.

I could quit smoking for health reasons, I did it because I wanted to be a clean, clear channel to carry the message of recovery.