Boundaries and Relationships
During incarceration, working through my abusive relationship with heroin, I discovered many unlikely teachers and resources. With the guidance of Spirit, I framed the experience as a monastery retreat. In perfect timing, I discovered myself beneath the mountain of ashes and debris that had once been my life.I started going to 12 Step meetings and got a sponsor. Later, I sponsored others, all the while studying what I could. I wanted the time I spent to mean something. I wanted to change. I wanted to stop selling myself short, wanted to be better. I admired others who had disciplined routines and patience, so I practiced and learned. I read books that still influence me today: Power vs Force by David R. Hawkins, Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna, and of course, The Holy Bible. I wanted to have a rich understanding of diverse topics. I wanted to see…