Don’t knock it….til you try it

Friends, family….statesmen

I am here to share some things with all of those who matter. Primarily the sangha of friends whom have made happiness and life possible for me. Stick around….its a bumpy ride.

Today RRKZOO kicked off our Saturday meetings. We had a humorous meditation accompanied by an amazing conversation with a special guest. I want to say first and foremost,than you to all who attended, particularly our “out of towner” and their significant other. You brought a different perspective to refuge and opened doors for us that we have been a little timid about opening. 

We met for chicken and waffles, then we meditated together. It was an exceptional experience. I want to add that I found it extremely surreal that I personally was the only one in our group today that has not taken, or is currently not taking anything for my addiction. After our conversation, that may change.

I have been recently met with challenges in my recovery. Particularly the holidays and all it encompasses. The addict mind reverts to behaviors that lead us to our temptations, and ultimately abuse, or at least a momentary relapse. I have been thankful in my experience not to have that issue, but the thought has crossed my mind. 

If it wasn’t for my community and my service to community (dharma) i would have relapsed long ago. Luckily, I haven’t and for me….that is a victory. I have learned that my school to me is the vivitrol to other addicts, but these last 2 weeks have been the true test. With all of the recent changes in MY life, it would have been very easy for me to do so. Refuge Recovery, my personal time studies and the love for those who I have were my personal intervention, or prevention rather.

In short, I want to say that there are addicts in this world that never understand what it is like to be sober, and non-addicts that never understand what it is like to be addicted. The important thing is to educate one another on what it is like to be the latter, and love those who need it unconditionally. Someday, you may find yourselves in the others’ shoes.

With much metta

~E