Living Within Samsara

At first I won the Arte Y Pico from three different people within two days. Then I began this post. But then I get another one. And then I get another even different award. It is dawning on me that I am not good at accepting awards; my A.D.D. goes nuts. Therefore, to keep it short, I appreciate the people who thought/think Living Within Samsara worthy for any award or commendation. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. [If you go in there and read this post - which I hardly advise - keep in mind I am a walking example of A.D.D. going awry at times. This is one of those times.]

Thank you Entrecard top droppers, consistent droppers, and also advertisers! I really appreciate the warm welcome you all have given me to Entrecard. Entrecard members - not just top ten droppers - get recognized by way of relevant anchor texted backlinks. If your blog is not already listed on this page, be one of the additional 40 by making a comment. (Some exclusions apply.)

The Law of Attraction is a buzz word these days isn’t it? So is the book name, The Secret. And although I have vaguely discussed how this seemingly relatively new and popular theosophy has come into being, I have also discussed and shared that The Secret was by no means the first to introduce the concept of metaphysical attraction or the Law of Attraction, or attracting abundance, or whatever new meme-speak you want to call it.

There are other ways to stop drinking besides Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous has no monopoly on sobriety, even though the [outside issue of] Courts sentencing people to A.A. meetings is becoming more and more common. Alcoholics Anonymous, through the 12 Traditons, neither endorses nor opposes any cause and that includes other ways to get or stay sober as well as Court mandated meetings. Along this same vein, belies the idea that A.A. is the only path to sobriety. This is not true. And every A.A. member who is “practicing these principles in all their affairs” will tell you the same thing. This article will address some fundamental questions and hopefully dispel some misconceptions, as well as offer my own experience, strength, and hope along with other resources for different avenues to sobriety. So yes. A person can stop drinking without Alcoholics Anonymous; it is but one path.