1/8/12 – Acceptance vs. Understanding
“We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to believe in a Power greater than ourselves, we commenced to get results, even though it was impossible for...
View ArticleInto Right Thinking
As an alcoholic or addict, we are often challenged by our running minds and endless thoughts. In Twelve-Step programs, we are encouraged to take action against these harmful thoughts. Buddhist...
View ArticleThy Will, Not Mine
I have felt at times in my life that my Higher Power was not there when I reached for it. I also find that I often pray for things for situations to turn out how I want them to. The Twelve N’ Twelve...
View ArticleThe Miracles Of Mindfulness – #1
The first miracle of mindfulness is the simplest: being present. When we are mindful, we are able to be present in this exact moment. In a sense, this is the “stop and smell the roses” miracle....
View ArticleTwelve N’ Twelve Quote of the Day – p. 125
“For it is only by accepting and solving our problem that we can begin to get right with ourselves and with the world about us, and with Him who presides over us all. Understanding is the key to right...
View ArticleThe Importance of Daily Inventory
Recently, I have not been following through with my commitment to my sobriety. Yes, I have abstained from the use of any and every mind altering substance, but I lost some fire for the program. I had...
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Smile… Remind me to Live in the Moment
I have been reading a lot of Thich Nhat Hanh recently. If you are not familiar with him, he is a Vietnamese Buddhist Monk who teaches at Plum Village, has authored many books, and a strong peace...
View ArticleRight Speech
Right Speech, or samyag vac, is well-covered in the Fourth Mindfulness Training. Telling the truth, cultivating love and joy, and deep listening are all integral parts of Right Speech. The first point...
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Right Effort
Right Effort (samyak pradhana) is also referred to as Right Diligence by some. Focusing on where we spend our energy and with how much effort we exert ourselves, Right Effort is the practice of...
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Right View
Right View (samyag drishti) is often the first of the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism. Right view is the practice of seeing things as they really are, or recognizing the true nature. Before...
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