Category Archives: Spiritual Awakening

Bumps In My Spiritual Path

Posted on July 19, 2010 by John W

I’m back again. My job is finished and I am looking forward to some writing time over the coming weeks as I rejoin my friends at the Emotional Sobriety Meetings. I have also just come through the end of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Awakening, The ism | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Diamonds In The Rough

Posted on December 12, 2009 by John W

I found the following passage in the preface of one of my favorite spiritual books, Emmet Fox’s “Sermon on the Mount.” This book has been a crucial part of my coming to believe in a Power greater than me, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Awakening | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Free Gifts

Posted on December 25, 2008 by John W

    Step 12 tells me that the Spiritual Awakening that unfolds for me in a program of recovery is a free gift and that the method of opening myself up to receive this gift lies in the practice of … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Awakening, Step 12 | Leave a comment

Recognizing the Spiritual Awakening

Posted on December 23, 2008 by John W

      As always, my Monday night Men’s Meeting is powerful and an essential part of my recovery. Sitting around with these guys every Monday night, I am constantly amazed at the inspired words that come out of each … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Night Take-Away, Spiritual Awakening, Step 12 | Tagged , | Leave a comment