Heart and Soul Truths
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Our Will
Sadness and pain cradle me
There will be no understanding
There will be no clarity
There will always be hidden secrets, misguided thoughts and distorted perceptions
Our God given gift of 'free will' wrecks havoc in our lives. It can hurt, destroy, seek perfection, damage our
realities and set expectations no human can live up to
Only by the grace of God, I have learned to look within, face my character defects, lessen my judgments
of others, my success in the process, an on-going struggle
Family is my life, both my bio family and my family within the 12 step program of recovery
My heart hurts, numbness settles in and overtakes the pain, I must not let that happen
In time, I know the pain will lessen its grip
My Higher Power will continue to protect me, from me
His guidance and love assure me, I will survive the pain and loss, acceptance is the answer
I can be in this moment and know; all is well in my world
The fear and emptiness are my reality; however, they do not rule my life. I will weather this storm
and calmness will enter my being
I pray for those who inflict their pain, whom are still self-seeking and self-centered
My peace, serenity and sobriety depend on prayers
My power is strengthened by my powerlessness of people, places and things
I will be strong, courageous, wise and serene.
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I pray that if you are suffering from dis-ease in your life, you will discover a journey that works for you. Your life can be different, and you too can experience miracles.
I chose to embark on a 12 Step Program of recovery for my spiritual journey. I use the tools suggested by the program and it continues to work for me. The ‘God of my understanding’ has gifted me beyond my imagination; obtaining my License as an Addiction Counselor, professionally working with others who suffer from dis-ease. Witnessing the miracles of other men and women working the program, coming in wrapped tightly in their cocoon, and over time, One Day at a Time, emerging as the butterfly, they were meant to be.
My heart and soul were buried with shame, guilt, fear, no self-esteem, self-loathing, depression, and other self-defeating thoughts and learned messages. My alcoholism brought me to the suicide of my heart and soul. My spiritual journey is a work in progress, the women in the program loved me until I could love myself. I respect myself and others, I value my worth, I am deserving, and I am basking in the sunlight of the spirit.
I have learned to separate my religion and my spirituality. I found my God who is loving, nurturing and forgiving, I know He chose me to live a life full of love and forgiveness for myself and those I cross paths with. I know the God of my understanding wants me to be Happy, Joyous and Free.
I pray you will discover your own path of healing and learn to live life on life’s terms. I hope you can relate to my shared experiences, strength and hope within these pages. My wish for you is to join me as “a walking miracle”.
About the Author
Carmen Marsala is a licensed addiction counselor in Louisiana. Ms. Marsala is a recovering alcoholic with over twenty-five years of sharing her experience, strength, and hope. Ms. Marsala resides in Monroe, Louisiana, with her sisters.