We talked recently about the ripple effect and how it applies to our everyday thoughts and actions. Every particle in the Universe is in vibration and constant motion. We learned this in high school science. Think of the smallest particle of all, the Atom, and how it is in a state of motion in its center. This teeny atom is the foundation of all, which my Higher Power has advised me, explains the adage that, as a Spiritual Being, I am an individualized expression of God and one with all that exists. Ever hear about our feel someone emitting “Good Vibes?” These vibes are actual spiritual vibrations that everyone has and emits.
Also, everything has its own specific vibration or energy frequency. Hence, high energy particles are naturally attracted to other high energy particles and low energy particles are attracted to other low energy particles. This is like how a flower attracts a butterfly. Also, like attracts like. When I have a thought or perform any action, it stands to reason that, after that, if I wish to be Happy, Joyous, and Free, I should seek out others working for the same thing and put myself near them. Then, above all, I will share their vibrations, so to speak.
Simple but, at first, not easy. How do I do it? Once again, I say the shortened version of the 3rd step and then go with the flow. The shortened version is simply saying “God help me.” This is why we feel so good when we leave an AA meeting or someone whom we have an attraction for. We are with others who seek the same. What goes around comes around. The vibrations I feel, others feel. Also, what others feel, I feel.
Think of some time when you met with a high energy person. After that, you could actually feel the energy flowing from them. This could be simply a small shiver or vibration. Energy is always flowing, greater or lesser, depending on how much we can believe in its existence. This is just like physical energy. Wind, electricity, rivers, are always moving. Just remember that it goes both ways and you will then understand the oneness of the universe.
How does this apply to me in AA? When I totally turn my will and my life over to a power greater than myself, Step 3, all of the above takes place and I, seemingly magically, become Happy, Joyous, and Free. Surrender to this Higher Power and you, too, will be Happy, Joyous, and Free. If this formerly angry, violent, obnoxious creature can do it, you can too! I no longer emit a bad energy vibration. The good vibration is felt by both the donor and donee. Look at the beautiful, simple gift that you can give to yourself and those around you.
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