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We Admitted We Were Powerless

October 3, 2016 By Juanita Ryan 6 Comments

the one thing
we do not ever want to be true

the great terror
that has chased us for years

the loss
we think we cannot bear to suffer

the door
we hoped never to open

the path
we find when all others lead to dead ends

the crack in our dungeon wall
allowing in light

the gift
we relinquish our illusions to receive

the weight lifted from our chests
making room for breath

the ego-pinned-to-the-mat-for-the-moment
ushering in clear-eyed peace

the dying
so we can live

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  1. Claudia K says

    October 15, 2016 at 2:34 am

    The fear… that keeps the healing touch of God at bay. Get thee behind us Satan… GREATER is He that is in us! First time I’ve been here Juanita though I receive your NACR Meditations daily. Thank you so very very much for your loving servant heart!
    Claudia

    Reply
    • Juanita Ryan says

      October 16, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Welcome to my little blog space, Claudia! Thank you for your additions to this meditation on powerlessness.

      Reply
  2. Ann says

    October 9, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    LOVE this!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Juanita Ryan says

      October 10, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Thank you, Ann.

      Reply
  3. Fran says

    October 3, 2016 at 5:21 am

    Powerful.

    Reply
    • Juanita Ryan says

      October 3, 2016 at 7:29 am

      Thank you, Fran.

      Reply

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