"What used to be the hunch or the occasional inspiration gradually becomes a working part of the mind. Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. We might pay for this presumption in all sorts of absurd actions and ideas. Nevertheless, we find that our thinking will, as time passes, be more and more on the plane of inspiration. We come to rely upon it."
I like to think of this paragraph and the previous one as being pertinent to every day, all day. Not just "on awakening".
I have found that, on good days, this promise holds true.
That said, my challenge is to know when I am not "inspired".
I've learnt that on the days when I feel most "inspired" I am sometimes at my most dangerous.
I have learnt indeed that "anger is the dubious luxury of normal men that is poison" for me (to completely reword one of me favourite concepts from the Big Book).
While it's true that over time I have felt more in tune with what's going on, more in tune with what's important to me and better able to judge what actions I can take that move me along my path with significantly less destruction and. hopefully at times some assistance to my fellow man, woman, animal and vegetable, there are times when I am still best to consult with a living, breathing human being.
I have learnt that when I am angry, I am rarely "inspired".
There are exceptions - usually I am simply inspired to walk away (not run) - a significant improvement for me.
Once the anger subsides, and much time has passed, then I can sometimes see a little more clearly.
And yes, I have come to rely upon it.
amy eileen said...