What do I do, when I need to find something to calm me down and bring peace and quiet within? I know what I used to do.
A long time ago, when I was searching for something to jump start this spiritual way of life we’re supposed to be living, I ran across a reading, which actually helped me. Then, as time went on, and I probably got too big for my britches, the thought of it began to fade. Not completely, but enough to forget it.
However, it caught up with me today, when a woman talked about it and quoted from a sentence, which meant a lot to her and helped her immensely. She talked about how remorseful she was, when she came in and how she had a tendency to punish herself. That is until she read this piece. What she quoted were the words, “Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself”. It’s from the Desiderata.
After I got home, I went on line and pulled up the Desiderata and read and then reread it. What a great source for meditation. I was reminded why it had helped me. I printed a copy up and want to stay in touch with these thoughts. So similar to what I have learned through the practice of this program. It speaks to principles better than anything I can dream up.
Anyway, I was thinking about her words and the poem itself. It’s things like this, which have added so much to my sobriety and I’d rather remember them than forget. It worked for me today.