How have you taken ownership of your life and discovered a world glorious to behold, lately?
“You are very far—
But were no one
Farther than you—
Do you think I’d stop
For a Firmament—
Or a Cubit—or so?” excerpt of Ah Moon and Star by Emily Dickinson
Bette Davis in Now Voyager (1:46)
Classical Music – Visual Feast Hz Meditation LP (1:00:00)
Ah, Moon—and Star!
by Emily Dickinson
You are very far—
But were no one
Farther than you—
Do you think I’d stop
For a Firmament—
Or a Cubit—or so?
I could borrow a Bonnet
Of the Lark—
And a Chamois’ Silver Boot—
And a stirrup of an Antelope—
And be with you—Tonight!
But, Moon, and-Star,
Though you’re very far—
There is one—farther than you—
He—is more than a firmament—from Me—
So I can never go!
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7 responses to ““Don’t Let’s Ask for the Moon … ” – Step 4”
buy taking ownership of my birthday for the first time in my life. it might not make sense to anyone else, however it makes perfect sense to me….
Now that I have taken ownership of my alcoholism I have more tools in my arsenal to combat my ego and my negative self-talk. My life is getting better and I generally feel better because I’m able to make this switch more quickly from being in a negative place to a positive on.
Hey! This morning I got to witness the miracle of Birth. My granddaughter, Amara Luciana was born at home in a small swimming pool. Se was born “in the caul.” The midwives were fantastic, knowledgeable, and willing to tell us everything as we went along. I have witnessed the transition out of the body – now I have witnessed this miracle. Thank you, Higher Power for giving us the stars…and the moon.
That sounds so beautiful, Margo. Congrats. I’ve been marveling at the Space Shuttle traveling down Exposition Blvd. and the guy sky diving 23 miles above the earth. These achievements make my own goals feel more possible. Apparently, the sky’s are not necessarily the limit for the heights we can reach if we try.
I so love the sentiment, “I would die for you” from Prince. Clearly, there’s a Jesus reference but even us mere mortals can aspire to toward that kinda of selflessness with out having to pay the ultimate price.
This is the one of the best gifts of the 12-Steps. When I do my 4th Step, I will beat myself over the head endlessly unless I have a wonderful acceptance of Steps 1, 2, and 3. When I am firmly convinced that my Higher Power loves me, has always loved me, and will always love me, UNCONDITIONALLY, I can begin to forgive myself and love myself, warts and all. My 4th Step cannot work to build my self-esteem unless I know, as sure as the sun comes up every morning and sets every evening, that I am loved. I think of myself as being rocked lovingly in the bosom of my Higher Power. Now, That’s what it’s all about!