Many years ago I remember reading a book and going to a religious building, where the author came and spoke. He was a very famous Jungian analyst and a spiritual individual.
I was deeply impressed with this book and the man himself. And then over time in here, although I had loaned this book to a long time friend and member, my thoughts and my memories faded. Until last week, when my friend came back and reminded me of the book, which he wanted to borrow again and reread.
That reminded me and I went and looked the book up again. I was getting ready to return it to him, when I opened it and glanced through it. Then I found myself rereading the book and remembering the lecture a friend in the program and I had gone to and listened. Once again I was impressed, and it reminded me of others I knew would probably want to read this book.
The book and he, as I was reminded, spoke about deeply spiritual experiences and growing spiritually. As I read today, this all came back to me and how deeply it affected me at the time. Once again I found myself deeply touched by his words and thoughts. And that was a reminder to me of why I am here and what it is that I’m supposed to be doing and practicing, if I want to stay sober a day at a time.
Anyway I had to stop and sit and think about all of this. I even talked to someone about this for a moment today. I have to admit that, when I get these reminders, I’m often knocked back and then impressed with what I come to realize. That this is a spiritual program, as well as one, which is here to change us with it’s practicality. Once again it renews in me why I came here in the first place. And what it was that happened and how it helped to change me.
This opened a lot of doors within me. Thoughts of not just what it is I need to do, but how all of this can help others like myself. Made me grateful that there are these moments which can refresh chronic alcoholics like myself. Once again my thoughts from the beginning up to now are present and helping me to desire to renew my gratitude to my Higher Power and all those, who have reached out and helped me over time in here.
I probably need to mention who the author is, a man who has published many helpful books in this field to help us spiritually and psychologically. The book is Balancing Heaven and Earth, by Robert A. Johnson.