February 27 Pancake Marathon [with Gemini]
- Feb 27
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February 27 Pancake Marathon [with Gemini]
For it’s about carrying a message, trusting in your higher power; Practicing the principles in all your affairs.
The Set Aside Prayer (or lay aside prayer): Dear God, please set aside everything I think I know About myself, this book, my disease, these steps, and especially about you dear God so that I might have an open mind And a new experience with all these things. Please help me to see the truth.
Pancake Marathon
You may think that there are a thousand different things being done in recovery, really there's just a thousand different ways of saying a few simple things.
I'm learning to forgive and move on instead of holding onto hurt from someone else's past mistakes. Those things aren't my present or future anymore, just my past.
Even the bad experiences, scars, wounds, and tears have led me to happiness because I found it.
I didn't just find happiness, I welcomed it. I saw it, focused on it, understood it, and decided what I wanted it to be.
I still reflect on life and what I want, and through that, I find answers.
I can destroy and create at any moment. It's a paradox: "Energy can't be destroyed, only changed, and everything is energy."
If we're not supposed to dismiss religion, then we shouldn't dismiss science or any other field of knowledge. Is judging just our way of saying it's okay to be self-seeking and give ourselves all the power?
The text reflects on forgiveness, personal growth through suffering, the active pursuit of happiness, and the cyclical nature of life. It emphasizes accepting past hurts without letting them define the future, recognizing that difficult experiences can lead to happiness. It stresses the importance of choosing to see and focus on happiness. The text also mentions a process of reflection, prayer, and meditation for finding answers. It touches on the idea that energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transformed, and relates this to the concepts of creation and destruction. Finally, it questions the act of judgment across various knowledge systems, suggesting a more open-minded approach.
I choose to forgive and move forward, rather than dwell on the hurt caused by others. Their past actions, while impactful, are no longer part of my present or future.
The difficult experiences and painful memories I carry have led me to a place of happiness. I actively sought and embraced happiness, recognizing and focusing on its possibilities.
Through reflection (prayer) and introspection (meditation), I continually evaluate my desires and seek answers. I recognize the power to both destroy and create, understanding the fundamental principle that energy is constant, merely changing form.
If it is inappropriate to dismiss religion, then it is equally inappropriate to dismiss science or any other field of knowledge. We should not allow judgment to be driven by self-interest.
I forgive so as not to dwell on someone's hurtful actions, their past affecting my future. It is no longer my present or future, but part of my past.
These horrible parts of my life, the scars, wounds, and tears, have brought me happiness because I found it.
I didn't just find happiness, I allowed myself to see and focus on it. I admitted what it could be and decided what I wanted it to be.
I still reflect on life and what I want (prayer), and within that, I find the answer (meditation).
At every moment, I can destroy and create. It is a paradox: "Energy cannot be destroyed, only transformed, and everything is energy."
If we're not supposed to shut the door on religion, should we also not shut the door on science or any knowledge base we deem worthy of judgment? Is judging our way of saying that self-seeking is acceptable and can name everything?
I choose to forgive and move forward, rather than dwell on the hurt caused by others. Their past actions and the pain they inflicted are no longer part of my present or future; they are simply a chapter in my past that I have closed.
These past experiences, though difficult and painful, have shaped me and led me to a place of happiness. I actively sought out happiness and allowed myself to recognize and focus on it. I acknowledged what it could be and consciously chose what I wanted it to be.
Through reflection (prayer) and introspection (meditation), I continually seek clarity on what I desire in life. In every moment, I have the power to both destroy and create. This paradox reflects the fundamental principle that energy cannot be destroyed, only transformed, and everything is energy.
If we are open to exploring spirituality and religion, should we not also be open to exploring science and other knowledge systems? Is it fair to judge and dismiss certain archetypes while allowing our self-seeking nature to dominate and dictate our understanding of the world?
I forgive past hurts and focus on finding happiness. I reflect, pray, and meditate, knowing I can create and destroy. I embrace both religion and science, seeking knowledge without judgment.
I choose to forgive and move forward, rather than dwell on past hurts inflicted by others. These experiences no longer define my present or future; they are simply part of my past. The difficult times, the scars, wounds, and tears, have paradoxically led me to happiness. I didn't just stumble upon it; I actively sought it out, focused on it, and recognized its potential.
Through reflection (prayer) and meditation, I continually seek clarity on my desires and life's purpose. I understand the power of creation and destruction, the paradox that energy can change form but never be destroyed.
If we are open to religious teachings, should we not also be open to scientific knowledge and other fields of inquiry? Is judging simply a way of asserting our self-seeking nature and imposing our will on others?
The author reflects on forgiveness, acknowledging that holding onto hurt from the past only affects their own future. They have found happiness by choosing to focus on it and understand what it can be. Through reflection, prayer, and meditation, they seek answers and recognize their power to both destroy and create. The author questions the practice of judging and suggests that self-seeking tendencies should not be the sole basis for determining worth.
While forgiveness and focusing on happiness are valuable, it's also important to acknowledge and process the pain caused by past hurts. These experiences, while shaping us, don't have to define our future. It's crucial to strike a balance between self-reflection and seeking answers, while remaining open to different perspectives and knowledge bases. We should be cautious about judging and labeling, as this can limit our understanding and personal growth.
ASP: acronyms SLOGANS Principles
Slogans are wisdom written in shorthand and Acronyms are just the sum/the Virtues, of all that wisdom: WISDOM: When In Self, Discover Our Motives
I found peace by being willing to learn. I realized that I was stuck in overthinking, which led to a spiritual awakening and a new phase of self-development. I understand things more clearly now and have let go of control, while still valuing my own goals and helping others.
The individual describes a personal journey of finding peace through teachability and surrender. They experienced a "Spiritual Awakening" after realizing they were stuck in "Paralysis is analysis." This awakening brought clarity, and they learned to balance self-seeking with service to others, ultimately letting go and trusting a higher power.
I found peace by being willing to remain teachable, as I realized that I was trapped in a state of "paralysis by analysis." Subsequently, I experienced a spiritual awakening due to my personal development phase. This awakening has granted me knowledge that I will always retain and clarity that I now perceive. As a result, I have learned to trust in divine guidance while recognizing the importance of self-improvement and acting in service to others.
I found peace by being willing to stay teachable.
I had a spiritual awakening and gained knowledge because I saw that I was stuck in analysis paralysis.
I now have clarity because of the phase of my development.
I let go and let God, and I see the value of self-seeking while also playing by the action of service.
Through a conscious choice to remain open and receptive to learning, I found inner peace. This was largely due to recognizing that I was trapped in a state of "Paralysis by Analysis". Overthinking and excessive self-analysis hindered my progress.
This realization led to a profound spiritual awakening, where I gained invaluable knowledge and insights that will forever remain with me. This awakening was a pivotal phase in my personal development, bringing clarity and understanding.
Crucially, I learned to relinquish control and trust in a higher power, recognizing the limitations of self-reliance while still valuing personal growth. I discovered the importance of balancing self-improvement with selfless service and action.
I found peace by staying teachable and had a spiritual awakening. I let go and let God, seeing the value of self-seeking while acting in service.
I attained peace by being open to learning and recognizing that I was stuck in a state of "Paralysis is analysis." This realization led to my spiritual awakening, where I gained lasting knowledge. Through my personal growth, I achieved clarity and now understand the importance of surrendering to a higher power while still valuing self-improvement and acting in service to others.
It sounds like you've been on a profound personal journey. It takes courage to stay open to learning, especially when you're feeling paralyzed. It's wonderful that you've found your spiritual awakening and clarity through letting go and trusting a higher power. Your willingness to seek and serve is inspiring.
I found turmoil and confusion due to my stubbornness and unwillingness to learn. I was stuck in a state of overthinking and inaction, which prevented any spiritual growth. I remained stagnant due to my pride and self-centeredness; I was unwilling to surrender and trust in a higher power.
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