There was a song back in the day, Oh What A Night. You know when people like to talk about back in the day it’s the late 60’s and 70’s. Anyway, I have to Oh What A Week. I mean c’mon man the mental diet and no TV. So much going on good, challenging, ever changing I mean just stuff.
I posted in the mental diet/opinion alliance that the toys in the attic were back and toys in the attic, for me in early AA recovery were all the negative thoughts of the then old blueprint, trying to interrupt that one day of sobriety.
Like all the fears at sunrise that Og Mandino talks about in Scroll 1, that would be like the vulture on the bedpost when you awake saying yep it sucks, going be to be lousy day, you’re probably going to get fired etc. I am actually cracking up writing this.
So, without the noise and the distraction of TV, there is more room for the old blueprint of today, I hope it somewhat different, to flood my conscious thoughts. So here come the two dogs again, even stronger, more easily chosen. I have been trying not to get any further into this all week.
I had an out when I continued to believe that the mental diet would be violated by history or looking back on past negative experiences. As a writer I have wondered how I write autobiographically only in the positive. Well, if you know anything about AA or other such programs, how one got there isn’t all positive.
Upon another read of the mental diet, where it says something to effect that you don’t run away from the negative people and/or comments you just don’t let it sit on you, you don’t take it in. Ok then it made me think that if I’m writing from point of view of the observer and just stating the case it would be alright. That’s my take.
So, as you can see I ended writing about some of this and I still haven’t stopped laughing. So, if I’m wrong… oh well. I’ve started over more than a few times, especially when I think I’m on a roll.
Wow, that was stream of consciousness, I was not planning on saying much of that at all. There were these other good happenings, I actually did spend significant time in the sit, silence, prayer, mediation, peace, harmony, call it what you will.
Being in the presence and present in the moment is really, I don’t know how to describe what I have been feeling energetically. The old school word is deep.
I could go on another stream here, I won’t. Ironically, I wanted to talk about the challenges which were actually negative. Oh Well, gotta go can stop laughing.
Love, Joy and Peace
Powerful reflection – thanks for sharing!
Hi Michael,
Your journey through challenges and self-reflection resonates deeply; the analogy of “toys in the attic” as old negative thoughts is vivid.
Your resilience and humor shine through, making each step of this journey, both challenges and moments of connection, uniquely valuable. Keep laughing and embracing every aspect of your path—it’s truly enriching.
Thanks Hal
Insightful…and, entertaining! Thanks.
Thanks Jen, yes it has a lot to offer and it takes a lot. It is cool to see a way.
Marie- thank you for noticing.
Yes indeed to both Joan. Thanks for your comment.
Carolyn thank you for you your comment and all of your help. I truly appreciate you!
Michael, your blog is like a journey through thoughts and feelings, and it’s both funny and insightful! I admire how you’re embracing challenges and finding joy in simplicity. Your experiences are inspiring! Thank you for sharing.
Isn’t it nice to acknowledge that the negative thoughts don’t have to sit on you? That we can use the Law of dual thought, is a huge blessing for us all. Thank you for the wonderful share
Your post is a beautiful example of the Law of Growth…
Michael- Good on ya for embracing the mental diet and all it has to offer! Love that you are keeping your humor about all your insights. How cool that you realized it has been easier for you to write “as the objective observer” and be positive; now you just apply that same skill to your everyday thoughts. Great blog! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!