Sunday, June 20, 2010

What's In My Pocket????

Walking around, waiting to depart town for my workshop last Wednesday (see previous post), I happened to meet a member of my local OA group. We stopped to chat and I remarked that I was worried about my OA abstinence and food program in the days ahead.

What serendipity! He gave me a remarkable suggestion, saying that in situations like that he likes to carry a talisman in his pocket... something he can touch and hold to remind and help him with sobriety. Ah-ha! Instantly I knew that would work for me too.

With yet another half hour before my ferry departed, I went to a little souvenir shop by the ferry dock to see what talisman-angel I could find. My hands touched rocks, shells, a little glass ladybug and a ceramic frog. None of these things seemed to have any positive energy for me. Finally, I spied a basket of carved stones (probably from China) on the bottom shelf in the back of the store. My hand immediately went to a reddish stone with a primitive carving of a shore bird. My bird. My workshop helper-talisman!

bird, talisman, carved stone
It totally worked! I made commitments to my husband, readers, another person in the workshop and myself that I would stick with my program. But the talisman in my pocket is the most important reason I was able to do it. When the going got rough, I put my hand in my pocket and fondled my little bird rock. It comforted me and enabled me to resist the many temptations... the chocolate cookies passed around, the bowl of red licorice, the spread of deserts at lunch time and the urge to snack at night in my room. Yay!

7 comments:

  1. What a great idea! I am so glad it worked for you and may borrow it for myself sometime. Seems a bit like fate, doesn't it? You ran into just the right person at just the right time and found that perfect stone?

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  2. Fate or serendipity--whatever it was, it worked! You must feel so damned good today. You are an inspiration in so many ways. Thank you.

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  3. A talisman is such an excellent idea. Just having that special piece to touch and get comfort from. I'm so glad it worked out, though really, I had no doubts about your resolve and commitment.

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  4. I'm so happy you had such a successful weekend! Keep that talisman handy!

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  5. Wow, running in to that OA member was no mistake. I'm glad the talisman worked.

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  6. Yay! I am so proud of you.

    What serendipity to meet that OA member and to find the perfect stone. The Universe wants you to suceed and is sending you help :-)

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  7. To all ~ Yes, it was serendipity and I'm so grateful for it!

    To Coral-Seas ~ I love the concept of the Universe "wanting me to suceed" and sending me help!!! Thanks for saying it in those words.

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