“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks–we will also find our path of authentic service in the world. . . .”
Parker Palmer on “Becoming the Person You Called to Become (Not What the World Wants of You)”
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Getting clean and sober almost 19 years ago allows me to grow into my authentic self. A person in active addiction cannot.
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Thank you so much fur your comment Carl. Keep up the good work.
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