Webster defines inspiration as a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation. The action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. Or the act of influencing or suggesting opinions. I have been blessed to have received Divine inspiration from many, varied sources. This has allowed me to do so much in my short human experience. I choose to follow these inspirations. Wherever they may lead.
Since becoming sober, I have been introduced to spirituality. Then I faked it. Faking it till I was making it. I am loving the results. I wanted what every addict wants. More, much more! Only now, it is more of the great life that I have now. I have probably read everything that Emmet Fox has written, both in books and essays. From there I moved to Ernest Holmes and his Science of Mind. From there I met my present Spiritual Advisor, Reverend Stephanie Sorensen. She embodies all that spirituality and New Thought includes, and then some.
I can get Divine inspiration from anything, anywhere, anytime. Walking Oreo recently, I heard the birds singing away with their beautiful songs. This led to thinking about other inspirational music. From Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to be Alive” to the Edwin Hawkins Singers’ “Oh Happy Day!” These two are what I play almost every day on my Echo Dot. I also get inspiration from listening to you. Especially when you discuss the ups and downs in your lives. I get inspiration from everything and everyone around me. This teaches me better living. If not acceptable to me, it allows me to learn tolerance.
I am a spiritual being. Who learned so much from studying spirituality. I am living in a spiritual universe. This universe is governed by spiritual law. As a Divine being, that means that I am an individualized expression of God. I am also one with all that exists. The first two words of The Lord’s Prayer, Our Father, mean exactly what they say. So, He is the Father of us all. This prayer is said by many people. Their faith they ascribe to doesn’t matter. That makes us very much related. This is, in itself, so Divinely inspiring.
I don’t profess to know everything about this subject! There is so much more. I hope to learn as much as possible about spirituality. So, please keep sharing with me. This way, I can continue to learn and grow. I am eternally grateful for this inspiration. You give me so much by just being near. And so I continue to be Divinely inspired, through you. You, too, can join in the excitement. Just REALLY WORK YOUR PROGRAM 24/7/365. What could be simpler? It is not always easy But it is so very much worth it in genuine peace of mind.
So, to answer the thought put forward in the topic, I obtain Divine inspiration. First, by saying the shortened version of the 3rd Step. “God help me.” Then get out of His way. Then, let it flow.
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