Welcome to Affirmations!!

[Guest guest]

Tell us why positive thinking is important to you?

Because I believe that what we think is usually what happens. But we don't see

the connection there that it is BECAUSE we think it, that it happens. We are

more powerful than we believe.

CSurf88@...

Email Name (for group members to know) -

They can call me and write me at CSurf88@....

Email Address (you will use for group members to see) -

CSurf88@...

2) Are you currently under stress & needing tools for handling the stress

better? Please explain.

YES. Long story short - For reasons that are not excuses, 8 yrs ago, I made

some very bad choices. I spiralled down into a very dark period in my life -

alcoholism, back-to-back marriages, legal difficulties....a MESS. With the help

of my church (I attend Unity, although I am ordained in the Church of St.

Christians) I pulled myself up and out of the hole I'd dug for myself. I am

now in the process of rebuilding a happy, healthy, spirit-connected life. The

consequences I am paying for those mistakes are close to unbearable. I need

support, prayer, and simply good ideas to help me deal with rebuilding my life

and diminishing regret and shame.

3) What type of group are you looking for, & what do you expect to get out of

this group?

I am interested in all philosophies and in spiritual insight. I am a student of

A Course In Miracles, which is how I found this group. I am looking for general

discussion of idealogies and New Thought methods of dealing with life's ups and

downs, and also support. In getting out of the bad space I had to let go mostly

everyone I knew (NOT family)...I am lonely now, and haven't made many healthy

new friends yet. I would like the opportunity to share, gain comfort from, and

comfort like-minded folks.

4) What resources, knowledge, or experience do you feel that you can contribute

back to this group?

Well, I have a BA in Philosophy and spent 6 years in seminary to become an

ordained priest with the Church of St. Christians. In that time I also

studied kaballah extensively. I have been a member of Unity Church for 15 yrs,

and have stayed very current in New Thought literature and ideology. I am also

patient, caring, and articulate.

5) IF INTERESTED, tell us the month & day of your birthday, so we can add you to

our birthday card list & Calendar. (optional)

June 19, 1961 <----textbook Gemini, by the way.

6) Please let us know if you mind an occasional card or newletter to your email

address or not?

Birthday Cards: Yes, I mind _____ No, please send ___x__

Newsletters or Group News: Yes, I mind _____ No, please send __x___

We will need your CORRECT address in order to send this info to you! However,

would you prefer your correct email address NOT be given out to members?

CSurf88@...

Hide address from Group Members: Yes, hide address _____ No, it's ok __x___

7) Please let us know if the information you give us in reply to this letter is

strictly for the moderators, OR to give out to the group members? Either way is

fine, but just let us know.

I think I have nicely summed up quite a few things here...I'd be happy if you

shared it.