St.James's Blog (27)

So You've Made Some Mistakes...

Do you realize that some of life's greatest discoveries were created from mistakes? So, maybe its time too see the silver-lining through the clouds. We have all made a mistake or two...one time or another. The goocher is most of the time, we recover from whatever we trip over, dust ourselves off, and pick up the pieces. Then we try to reformulate what we have left and rebuild with what we've got the best way we can.

Well sometimes by pure accident we find our mistakes turn out to be… Continue

Added by St.James on January 21, 2009 at 4:42am — No Comments

The Wheel Keeps On Turning

When the wheel of life turns, it could be signaling that a new journey or adventure is at hand. The wheel turning maybe an indication of change and/or tranformation. This is a time to look at where you are in your life's journey. Is this an end or the beginning of a journey? Is this where you are supposed to be?

This may be the moment in time when you strongly affect the lives of those around you. If your life is at a stalemate maybe it time to take a chance and spin the wheel for a… Continue

Added by St.James on January 20, 2009 at 6:09am — No Comments

What's the Difference Between Religion and Spirituality to You?

I had this question proposed to me on a non-recovery related site. Being a bit of a novice in defining the two distintions, I thought I'd jump into answering said question. Now I am sharing this question with you... (since I already have my answer below)

An interesting question...

That could be filled with reflective thoughts and have as much seeming depth as a mirror reflecting back the image of another mirror.

I've heard it said, and… Continue

Added by St.James on January 16, 2009 at 8:55pm — No Comments

Rose-Colored Glasses

Definition:

a cheerful or optimistic view of things, usually without valid basis: He saw life through rose-colored glasses.

...And what's wrong with that? If you got it...good. If you don't...no harm, no foul. Right?

Why not? Have you ever wondered if you were missing something, that everyone else around you seems to get? Maybe they see something that you don't? You are not alone. If ignorance is bliss, haven't you once in awhile just wanted to… Continue

Added by St.James on January 16, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments

Chain Reaction

Linked together like a cyclone fence, our very lives and the chain of events that shape our lives, become interwoven to make up who we are or destined to become. We are forged by the paths we walk, the people we connect too, the places we touch upon, and the things we find along the way.

Experience we find walking along the winding road that is life, and we gain a lot from these experiences. To experience life on terms and values that maybe we can't always control, but we find… Continue

Added by St.James on January 14, 2009 at 9:41pm — No Comments

Salvation

How have I become this?

The person that I am...

At one time delivered into temptation,

Just so many things I could not resist.

Grasping for the stars be damn.

I had to take some time for contemplation.

Looking up at a bible black, sun-streaked sky,

This is a moment, not a "why, God why."

You light the way with your essence,

Worshipping around the fire, dancing in the dark,

While the… Continue

Added by St.James on January 5, 2009 at 8:36am — 2 Comments

After The Storm

I've been traveling a long way from home...

I just walked away-- Never dreamed of running away,

Needed to get away, from where I was just a child.

Trying to make my way; just to prove I have grown.

Gotta keep moving-- I wish I could stay...

But I gotta fly, I hear the call of the great blue wild.

Walking my path, that may just lead me home, but I'm not alone.

I guess, I can be thankful for one more… Continue

Added by St.James on December 31, 2008 at 11:01pm — 1 Comment

The Story of Sisyphus

Sisyphus was condemned to an eternity of rolling a boulder uphill then watching it roll back down again. Sisyphus was founder, as well as, king of Corinth. He also was known for being a cunning dishonest person. His greatest triumph came at the end of his life, when Hades came to claim him personally for the kingdom of the dead. Hades brought along a pair of handcuffs, an obvious novelity in comparasion the rolling a bouder up hill for all enternity. Sisyphus pretended to express such an… Continue

Added by St.James on December 31, 2008 at 7:13am — No Comments

Added by St.James on December 30, 2008 at 6:24am — No Comments

What a Suprise! Just an Ordinary Day!

Who woulda thought. Just a mild southwest Florida day. Blue skies, and fluffy cumulonimbus clouds; the landscapers manicuring the grounds. The ducks hanging around the complex's lake. A gentle breeze rolling in from the Gulf of Mexico. The sounds of children laughing at the playground near my building. All is right in my little corner of the world...and not a chance that anything could make this day fall apart.

The dog asleep on the lanai, snoring actually. I am a bit envious that… Continue

Added by St.James on December 29, 2008 at 10:06pm — No Comments

Magnanimous

We should try something new.

Take a chance on me,

Taking a chance on you.

I wish I could write...

What it will always be like,

But you'll only say, "that it might."

I could post this,

For everyone to read.

I could brag about our first kiss.

Why should I write about you,

Taking a chance,

On something new?

I could write about,

How we first met.

But then our secret would be out.

Then the world would want to see,

Your… Continue

Added by St.James on December 28, 2008 at 9:49pm — No Comments

Nothing Like The Pitter- Patter

Of raindrops hitting the roof. Comfortable, relaxing and peaceful, the perfect end to a great day. Soothing rthymic rain, and the smell of fresh clean air.

Some believe that rain washes away sin. One way or another rain cleanses the earth. A fresh start, after the rain. Like many of us receiving our fresh start. Don't we share that experience? A chance at starting over, new beginnings and a fresh new day. Coming soon to a life near you...a brand new year.

The basis of… Continue

Added by St.James on December 26, 2008 at 3:19am — No Comments

Foolish Dreamer

Why do I let my mind get trapped?

So busy over-thinking what's been said.

My heart has been gift wrapped,

Torn open and bled.

Sleep-walking in a world I dreamed.

Your lovely hand in mine,

A kiss for an eternity, or so it seemed.

Please just give me a sign.

The dream is about you,

As you whisper in my ear.

Tell me what you want to do...

Remove my doubt and make it all so clear.

Send me a message,

From across the distant… Continue

Added by St.James on December 24, 2008 at 5:52am — No Comments

The Blinding Act of Faith

The American Heritage Dictionary defines Faith as:

1.Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.

2.Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief, trust.

3.Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.

4.often Faith Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.

5.The body of… Continue

Added by St.James on December 22, 2008 at 6:22pm — No Comments

Count Our Blessings, Not Our Miseries

Today, like many of us, I am reminded of the tough times that we are facing in this economy. Even though the times are troubled, we will survive and many of us will have a roof over our heads, as well as plenty of food in our bellies. So I guess maybe things aren't quite as bad as they seem in our self-drowing tunnel vision. With all the government bail-outs, who am I to say these government funds are misappropiated, and where is this money coming from anyway? Oh yeah, I forgot! I'm a citizen,… Continue

Added by St.James on December 20, 2008 at 4:12am — No Comments

What's Not Said

So today I went a little old school and put a little pen to paper. I am always hesitent to post poems. But this one I wrote earlier actually picked up responses that made me feel like I had captured a moment that every human has felt. So after much thought I decided to post it anyway.

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What's Not Said

My Feelings....

I can't hide.

My heart beats...

Deep… Continue

Added by St.James on December 18, 2008 at 7:05am — No Comments

Our Reality is Simply a Matter of Agreement

The world as we know it has been taught to us since childhood. We have been trained to see the world through our enviroment, through parental guidance, social pressure, theory, science and from our governments. The world view is an idea of reality. Made up of ideas that weave through all of our lives, a collective unconsious that affects everyone of us.

Remember things are not always what they seem. Our attitudes and ideas about the world may not be completely accurate. Different… Continue

Added by St.James on December 16, 2008 at 7:40pm — No Comments

The Knock of the Spirit

"Realize that there comes a time in the life of every individual when he or she knows for a fact that it is not possible to continue with his or her existing life as it is. In that moment the individual knows that if peace and happiness is to be found, then a most drastic change is called for. This event is known as the Knock of the Spirit. When it comes, the Spirit of man metaphorically knocks upon the individual's door, and the message given is brief, but overwhelming in its implications:… Continue

Added by St.James on December 16, 2008 at 4:59am — No Comments

Could It Happen to You?

The pain of addiction isn't the only reason for the plight of the homeless, the low income or the grossly underpaid. I don't believe that it is due completely to choices. I have yet to meet anyone who says, "Hey I want to live in abject poverty. I want to be unable to secure even the most basic of needs for my loved ones."

In this time of change and new hope in America maybe its time for the voices of the silent to roar. I've lived in many cities that have had serious homelessness. I… Continue

Added by St.James on December 15, 2008 at 3:31pm — No Comments

I Feel Like Coloring

Days like today, I just want to pull out the old trusty mental coloring book, and my well worn box of crayons. The deal is today that mentally I picture myself coloring inside the lines, but I envision more of a outside of the lines kind of picture.

Usually my mind and vision are inagreement, and sometime amazing is created. But on days when mind and vision have a difference of opinion one my have to compromise or another solution must be found. When an agreement can't be reached I… Continue

Added by St.James on December 11, 2008 at 10:17pm — No Comments