Comments on: The second book is done! http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/ Twelve Steps to a Real Life and a Pretty Good Time. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:17:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Kathy http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3933 Kathy Tue, 27 May 2008 14:49:35 +0000 http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3933 I can't wait to read it! I feel just as you do. In fact, I don't necessarily like to share what my understanding of God IS as it muddies up the conversation. I'm not trying to convert anyone to my way of thinking. What I have learned most is that the less I try to understand the more I feel understood. If that makes sense. I can’t wait to read it! I feel just as you do. In fact, I don’t necessarily like to share what my understanding of God IS as it muddies up the conversation. I’m not trying to convert anyone to my way of thinking. What I have learned most is that the less I try to understand the more I feel understood. If that makes sense.

]]> By: Mantra http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3923 Mantra Fri, 23 May 2008 14:03:47 +0000 http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3923 Oh god. What a relationship I have had with that word. Religion fascinates me in a very quiet way, and I do believe I have made my piece with it, finally. Did you ever read The Pagen Christ? Although I couldn't actually get through it all, the premise tickled me to no end. congrats on the book Oh god. What a relationship I have had with that word. Religion fascinates me in a very quiet way, and I do believe I have made my piece with it, finally.

Did you ever read The Pagen Christ? Although I couldn’t actually get through it all, the premise tickled me to no end.

congrats on the book

]]> By: Robin http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3922 Robin Thu, 22 May 2008 06:27:15 +0000 http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3922 I definitely like it, and find it interesting. Maybe a little repetitive...? I wanted to hear more about what YOUR concept of a higher power is, rather than general AAers. I definitely like it, and find it interesting. Maybe a little repetitive…? I wanted to hear more about what YOUR concept of a higher power is, rather than general AAers.

]]> By: Shadow http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3921 Shadow Wed, 21 May 2008 08:18:10 +0000 http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3921 that promises to be an interesting read. and no doubt, controversial. i'd be intrigued to see what you wrote... that promises to be an interesting read. and no doubt, controversial. i’d be intrigued to see what you wrote…

]]> By: Syd http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3920 Syd Tue, 20 May 2008 17:56:47 +0000 http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3920 I prefer the idea of a HP but am much more comfortable with thinking about God than ever before. I know that I don't have the answers. I prefer the idea of a HP but am much more comfortable with thinking about God than ever before. I know that I don’t have the answers.

]]> By: Ginnie http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3919 Ginnie Tue, 20 May 2008 14:56:16 +0000 http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3919 I've been sober almost 19 years and this is the first time that I've truly felt like someone has expressed how I feel about religion, God, etc. You write it so beautifully and I am anxious to give you feedback in detail. One reason that I use "Higher Power" instead of God, (in my area which is the Bible Belt), is because the minute I say God in a discussion I get sly, little nods and smiles that seem to be saying "Aha, finally she is beginning to believe like we do." and they are so wrong. It's a sticking point with me and I need to overcome it. Help ! I’ve been sober almost 19 years and this is the first time that I’ve truly felt like someone has expressed how I feel about religion, God, etc. You write it so beautifully and I am anxious to give you feedback in detail.
One reason that I use “Higher Power” instead of God, (in my area which is the Bible Belt), is because the minute I say God in a discussion I get sly, little nods and smiles that seem to be saying “Aha, finally she is beginning to believe like we do.” and they are so wrong. It’s a sticking point with me and I need to overcome it. Help !

]]> By: pat http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3918 pat Tue, 20 May 2008 12:31:16 +0000 http://www.thesecondroad.org/bouncing_off_the_bottom/2008/05/19/the-second-book-is-done/#comment-3918 I made my website private. Send me your email address so I can send you an invite. pzysk14@verizon.net I made my website private. Send me your email address so I can send you an invite. pzysk14@verizon.net

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