This past Tuesday, I went to my usual Sangha meeting of the Open Heart Sangha. And the facilitator decided to talk to us about non-judgment. Specifically avoiding feeling superior, feeling inferior or even felling equal to someone. To realize equanimity. Everyone is equal. Everyone is the same in the spirit....[ Read More... ]
The biggest takeaway that I have from the Sangha Meeting is that everyone has the same issues that I do. I don’t have to go through my emotional pain alone. I can let it go, return it to the earth and know that I have a community that is all...[ Read More... ]
The more I study Buddhism, the more I realize I know nothing. I’ve been practicing mindfulness with Open Heart Sangha in San Diego twice per week. They practice in the tradition of Plum Village and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. [ Read More... ]
While this doesn’t directly relate to AA or Recovery, it definitely is in the same ballpark. And it really resonated with me. Particularly regarding some of my habits such as mindless consumption of food, eating out, social media and shopping with money I don’t have. [ Read More... ]
My friend and I went to Temple last night. It was a pretty cool place to be on a Friday night. Who would have ever thought I’d be at church on a Friday rather than out drinking? [ Read More... ]
I heard this song for the first time yesterday when I was driving home from Joshua Tree. It really struck me as something I can relate to. [ Read More... ]
This weekend was the first time that I’ve felt happier sober than inebriated. This was my fourth time to Joshua Tree, but by far the most magical. Being with my friend we got to do and see a lot more than I could with my Mom on previous trips. [ Read More... ]
I went to Buddhist Recovery Sangha today. I still find the people a little weird. And I don’t necessarily relate to them. I still haven’t talked to anyone. But I find it more productive overall than regular AA - it’s less pep rally and more working the steps. [ Read More... ]
Talking to this guy gave me a tingly feeling. Like I️ really wish I️ was that happy and could take such joy in the mundane. That’s something to work on. [ Read More... ]
I’m an Atheist. I don’t doubt the power of God. I don’t believe in God(s). Any of them. My ideas may not have worked, but the idea of a force in the sky that doesn’t exist won’t work either. [ Read More... ]
