tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.comments2023-05-15T19:42:05.251-07:00The Attitude of Gratitude InnPablohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comBlogger2567125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-44389552664765961802023-05-15T19:42:05.251-07:002023-05-15T19:42:05.251-07:00What a wonderful Post Pablo! You have opened my e...What a wonderful Post Pablo! You have opened my eyes to how destructive Life Alienating Communication can be. I appreciate how you have helped me develop the skills to connect with others on a more balanced and authentic level. You are truly a light in this world! Thank you for showing me the way to a better life. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />MarianaMarianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834850718288882103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-39645510480050624482023-02-03T19:14:37.822-08:002023-02-03T19:14:37.822-08:00It is fun to travel down memory lane. Memories of ...It is fun to travel down memory lane. Memories of a hand written birthday card in 2012. I am looking for an answer to connecting without text or phone calls. My older sister won awards for writing so maybe it runs in the family. I am starting with the Inn. A place to approach with gratitude will certainly open my eyes and ♥. <br />I am grateful I know the Inkeeper and stored up memories over years of hearing him speak and learning the wonderful messages he teaches about improving upon life. Ones own life is nothing to take lightly. I am so blessed to have been chosen to hear his stories. I am enjoying reading the blog as a book. It is a good place to start a new journey. Here is to the Innkeeper. May he be blesses emenesly with great friends.<br />AnneAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-74670536029373256542023-02-03T15:47:13.962-08:002023-02-03T15:47:13.962-08:00It has been awhile since I checked into the inn. I...It has been awhile since I checked into the inn. It reminded me of how to get back into life at the inn. What a wonderful place to stay during trying times. A place to go and reach out and look for answers among the wise. <br />I found a comment I added to the inn years ago when going through a change and saw in my own voice the hope sometimes sought in others. It reminded me of how capable I am at solving my own problems when I can share them with "healthy others".<br />I am glad I could reach out and didn't have to isolate.<br />I feel better already. <br />Thanks for being there,<br />AnneAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-39692235178862410762022-09-30T06:51:00.353-07:002022-09-30T06:51:00.353-07:00I find the comment about prefering working out con...I find the comment about prefering working out conflict instead of being confined in a coffin extremely funny. I enjoy your sense of humor.<br /><br />I had a bedroom I rented in a house on a lake with my industrial sewing machine in it. The remainder of my belongings were on a Costco shelving in the garage. I purchased a twin bed frame and temperdic mattress which was so cozy.<br />It was a pleasant stay for 6 months then the boyfriend moved in. The blessing about moving is every time you do it you get rid of more stuff. You can't fit it in the coffin. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-83331211962541727382022-08-27T04:26:25.138-07:002022-08-27T04:26:25.138-07:00This reminds me of a time I danced around my studi...This reminds me of a time I danced around my studio to the tune of "Ding dong the witch is dead, witch old witch, the wicked witch. etc.,"<br />I let go of an independent contractor who treated me similarly.<br />I felt joyful owning my voice and letting it go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-88267198302497641962021-12-10T14:54:40.204-08:002021-12-10T14:54:40.204-08:00Great content and applicable to me personally. An...Great content and applicable to me personally. An exceptional work of art and perfect for improving the dance of communicating to those we care about and want to know their "authentic self."Sfomusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486648481544204274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-69961163427554209662021-09-02T11:56:05.136-07:002021-09-02T11:56:05.136-07:00That was a very helpful article. I am learning to ...That was a very helpful article. I am learning to do backflips when people show me who they are, the first time, shedding my codependency ways. Thank your for your service!<br /><br /><br /><br />Fisher of MenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-88222272858373953852021-06-02T16:52:16.082-07:002021-06-02T16:52:16.082-07:00Dear Innkeeper,
Two quotes stood out for me from ...Dear Innkeeper,<br /><br />Two quotes stood out for me from your post:<br /><br />"It is working on our weaknesses until they become our strengths."<br /><br />"Instead, we see the facts of our circumstances and decide what steps we can take. It is empowering because it gives us options."<br /><br />When we hope that the other person will change we're forcing a decision that we do not have <br />control of. I'm learning this more and more. I have a family situation where I will have to let go and wait to learn the lesson that God will have in store for me. I spoke with the family member enforcing what I thought was best, but there was great resistance on the other person's part. He insisted through several emails, and I finally felt he was being sincere about his decision. <br /><br />I will make the best decision for this loved one and leave the rest to my higher power. I asked myself what I can do to at least maintain contact in this relationship. I figured something out that was possible, objective, and measurable. The other person was reassuring and agreed. It brought me more peace. I could move on to other exciting parts of my life.<br /><br />I don't know what the future brings, but I do know since the beginning of my recovery more positive things have happened and continue to happen in my life more than ever because I've been working my recovery program. The positives far exceeded any challenges that have come along the way. Our lives are so broad and rich with many possibilities than to be hypervigilant over one situation. Life is too short as we say.<br /><br />We love to throw the word, among others, karma around, secretly hoping that the other person will suffer for what they've done to us. They are suffering already. <br />They have been living with their negative karma. They've been living in their dysfunction or toxicity more times than not, their whole lives, long before they even met us.<br /><br />The starting point is the first, and arguably, the best opportunity for choice. Accepting that my life is unbearable, and that I can't live this way anymore. We begin a new way of seeing life through principles, like honesty, acceptance, and self-respect.<br />As we heal and grow more in our recovery, safer people enter our lives. We strengthen the muscle of making choices, and at last we recognize our human value as God's creation and what his intentions for us have been all along. :)<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Mr. Zoom GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-44288281706763736682021-03-14T21:02:10.989-07:002021-03-14T21:02:10.989-07:00Happy 10th Anniversary, dear, wise Innkeeper. Than...Happy 10th Anniversary, dear, wise Innkeeper. Thank you for being the neighborly man on the internet highway. I can't help but think of all of the holidays, world events, and personal experiences that have occurred and have been shared on this blog over the last ten years. You have been a wide, beacon of light for so many in this world. God bless you. Thank you to a higher power that has graced you with a recovery that has fueled this wonderful blog with great dedication and joy for growth and healing. Thank you, Pablo! Here's to the next wonderful ten years.<br />Yours Truly,<br />CK<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373262275155971840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-77616176653856717592021-03-02T02:13:24.793-08:002021-03-02T02:13:24.793-08:00Hi. I sent you an email 2 weeks ago and there has ...Hi. I sent you an email 2 weeks ago and there has still been no respond from you.Nomusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277355727616981886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-7743739612083410412021-02-20T13:28:00.770-08:002021-02-20T13:28:00.770-08:00Dear Nomusa,
I love your comment. Thank you, for...Dear Nomusa,<br /><br />I love your comment. Thank you, for your transparency. Please, I'd love your dropping by again, and commenting.<br /><br /> It lets me enjoy connection and community with those who visit this inn of gratitude. That you are aware of your insecurities reveals you are getting stronger: you are aware of parts of yourself that you once did not see. <br /><br />I'm sure you know that your Higher Power loves you, tremendously. I also agree with you. Detaching with love, not amputation gives us the space so that others do not affect us as they once did. <br /><br />I like the following quote found on page 118 in Courage to Change: <br /><br />"I block my own well-being each time I base my self-worth on what I do or what others think of me."<br /><br />It helps me to detach from those who want to make my life difficult.Pablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-75119341199002801552021-02-19T05:35:58.805-08:002021-02-19T05:35:58.805-08:00Hi. I appreciate you honestly sharing your journey...Hi. I appreciate you honestly sharing your journey with us. Each day I am learning and growing through the pain that comes on my path. I realize how my insecurities have been my worst enemy, they have caused fear and panic attacks to influence the way I did life.<br /><br />I am grateful to be able to repent, learn, grow and allow others to be what they want to be without feeling offended.Nomusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277355727616981886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-34551411254772552062020-11-30T21:09:43.067-08:002020-11-30T21:09:43.067-08:00To be grateful for the struggles and pains from my...To be grateful for the struggles and pains from my past is finally coming to light through the grace of God and recovery. With recovery my past is a badge of honor to be used to help others and carry out Gods will. For that I am forever grateful. Gratitude is an action word. <br /><br />Thank you for such such an inspiring attitude of gratitude Pablo.<br /><br /><br />Speed RacerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-81048554232634206622020-11-29T23:24:53.094-08:002020-11-29T23:24:53.094-08:00Dear Fish,
Thank you, for your visit! I'm h...Dear Fish, <br /><br />Thank you, for your visit! I'm happy to see you here. I will remember the time we shared yesterday, along the Californian coast. <br /><br />You are finding that serenity. You are working hard on your recovery and relationship with God. I know you would agree you are much happier than you were two years ago. <br /><br />Your life will greatly improve. Remember, "Progress, not perfection." That slogan helps us to have more patience when we don't see immediately the result we want. <br /><br />I am deeply grateful for your dedicated attention when you soar along the road in a sportscar, and I am with you, believe me. (:<br /><br />Wishing you a fantastic week and the best December, ever.<br /><br /> The InnkeeperPablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-88044573367511274132020-11-29T23:13:42.979-08:002020-11-29T23:13:42.979-08:00Dear Mr. Clarke,
I am thrilled to see your post a...Dear Mr. Clarke,<br /><br />I am thrilled to see your post and that of Fish,also posted here, tonight that I want to reply, right away. (I dropped by to add another post, tonight. I will after sharing my gratitude for finding your comments here!)<br /><br />I agree with you, we may not have control over our circumstances but we do have control over how we choose to respond to them. With recovery, we do not let our happenstances or others define us or determine our moods. <br /><br />I enjoy hearing how your connection with the God of your understanding is evolving, all for the better. (:<br /><br />You are spot on. My time with a friend yesterday helped me to recharge and decompress at the same time. <br /><br />Wishing you a great December, too. And a terrific birthday mid-month.Pablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-50660499284729994642020-11-29T20:45:03.542-08:002020-11-29T20:45:03.542-08:00My new found purpose is to attain that peace of mi...My new found purpose is to attain that peace of mind that you speak of. Thank you for your kindness.<br /><br />Faster, faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.<br /><br />This is one instance that I find peace. It is the state of being so dedicated in the present moment that all I can think about making it through the part of the road I am on as fast as the car and I possibly can. Being true to myself will get me the same peace of mind.<br /><br /><br />FishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-50121564530579772702020-11-29T20:14:33.852-08:002020-11-29T20:14:33.852-08:00Dear Innkeeper,
Reading your post brought me s...Dear Innkeeper,<br /> Reading your post brought me so much peace, today. I agree that it is our choice<br />whether or not we enjoy our moments. We still have a choice to enjoy our days even<br />in the midst of dealing with negative energy.<br /> More and more each day I am trusting a high power of my <br />own understanding. I know I always have his best interest at heart. He sees <br />my journey from afar and nudges me minute by minute, day by day, teaching me how to move forward, preparing me for a life he envisions. <br /> I'm glad you had moments of joy and companionship <br />to recharge from a profession that is rewarding, but at times depleting.<br />Thank you for your stewardship to humanity, and may you have a blessed <br />first week of December. God bless you.<br />With kindness,<br />Mr. Clarke ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-37434484835744641222020-03-20T20:57:21.477-07:002020-03-20T20:57:21.477-07:00Happy 9 year anniversary! What a blessing it is th...Happy 9 year anniversary! What a blessing it is that the web has these words upon it, and that I am gifted to read and thus share in your recovery. <br />"It is not only infecting those around us. Without recovery, it is creating a pandemic of fear in our community, nation, and world."<br />What a wonderful reminder! The world is in a state of great fear today. I see it amongst my family, friends, and community as well. I am grateful myself to have recovery, and to focus on the gratitudes of life. By staying in gratitude, I am able to share it with others, and to spread infectiously the gifts of such a focus. I believe that we can spread love and gratitude the same as fear is spreading like fire through the world today. My goal is to stay focused within these gifts, instead of the "what ifs" or the catastrophising mind.<br />As always, I am grateful to read your words and be reminded of the beauties of this earth, and the beauties you constantly gift to me. Thank you endlessly. daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-26641772135869726142020-03-20T19:18:30.872-07:002020-03-20T19:18:30.872-07:00Thank you for your gratitudes! I also appreciate t...Thank you for your gratitudes! I also appreciate the reminder of if someone isn't treating me as kindly as I am treating them, it's time for a change. I need to hold this at the forefront of my mind in all relationships. <br />It is amazing how quickly my mind can shift from fear to love once I begin focusing on what I am grateful for. There is so much to be grateful for, even in this shifting time! Once I can remember my gratitudes, care for myself, and show up fully, I am more available to be of service to others, from a place of simply loving, not needing in return. Now is the time where I am being called to be of service, and I am so grateful for it.<br />Sending you love!daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-71375910395666636282020-03-18T10:43:32.838-07:002020-03-18T10:43:32.838-07:00Dear Innkeeper,
Thank you for your latest post....Dear Innkeeper,<br /> Thank you for your latest post. My relationship with my higher power is getting stronger, each and every day. I've been working at home of late as most of us are. I've been experiencing gratitude for this time to be alone with myself and my feelings. Yes, I said feelings. I've learned that things at home cannot be done the same way at work. Good!! What blessings. Maybe that's a sign that we cannot numb ourselves forever. We've paid enough consequences for that. <br /> I've been visiting with family members as well giving them support as they grieve their loss of a family member. I love my family. Their rare, unconditional love is real and greatly appreciated. <br /> I've squeezed in some guitar playing lately. I missed it so much. Three bossa nova songs. Lovely! <br /> My high school friend called me Tues. night from Washington state to check-in with me<br />during this hysteria. Thanks, Jake.<br /> I cried this morning. It was great! I felt closer to God, more present. <br />Releasing toxins, gratitude for having the space to cry and to remember my true nature of love and serenity. I'm so glad the God of my understanding knows what we all need, even if<br />we're unaware of it. <br />With Kindness,<br />TBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-74208039174004965732020-03-10T23:59:44.625-07:002020-03-10T23:59:44.625-07:00Dear SM,
Thank you, for your comments. It's ...Dear SM, <br /><br />Thank you, for your comments. It's wonderful having company here, at this inn. I like your Byron Katie quote. <br /><br />I agree with it. Another variation is: it isn't what we are going through, but what we are going to, we want to focus upon. <br /><br />I love how you see your difficulties over the past three years not as stumbling blocks but as stepping stones. <br /><br />Thank you, for the enthusiasm that pours from your comment. I agree with you, your Higher Power uses difficult people and life's challenges to forward your growth. <br /><br />I imagine you are enjoying greater serenity and are celebrating life more as you experience God working in you and through your circumstances. <br /><br />You are an inspiration. You do not just know about God, you know Him personally. I enjoy your positivity. This is what this inn is about, finding the jewels of joy, and the clearer perspective we have when living with recovery. <br /><br />Thank you, for making my day with your insights!<br />The InnkeeperPablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-15591911596264696282020-03-08T20:56:02.336-07:002020-03-08T20:56:02.336-07:00Dear Innkeeper,
I am grateful for...
1) my c...Dear Innkeeper,<br /> I am grateful for...<br /><br />1) my counselor. I appreciate his intuitive ability and non-judgmental understanding.<br />2) my children. They teach me how to slow down and be more present. I enjoy our<br />conversations.<br />3) my family support group. Program calls/texts the last two weeks have been wonderful.<br />4) my brother who has a big, understanding heart. We will be taking a trip together in June. I'm looking forward to it!<br />5) my best friend from high school. I will be spending a week with him after Easter week.<br />6) the people I work with. They remind me that I'm loved and appreciated just for showing up.<br />Thank you!<br />-CKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-22967016062208114122020-03-08T20:40:19.458-07:002020-03-08T20:40:19.458-07:00Dear Innkeeper,
Thank you for your wonderful...Dear Innkeeper,<br /> Thank you for your wonderful post. It definitely struck a chord with me. I had recently stumbled upon a quote from my recovery literature online this week, which amazingly coincided with your theme.<br /> <br />“Life is like a library owned by the author.<br />In it are a few books which he wrote himself, but most of them were written for him.”<br /><br />― Harry Emerson Fosdick<br /><br /> It also reminds me of Byron Katie's adage that "things happen for us not to us".<br /> <br /> I'm grateful. I'm grateful because I realized that my higher power is always teaching me, and I am learning way more than me having "my way," and I think that's the best thing for me. I went through a deep realization, today. I acknowledged how much I've grown the last 3 years because of extreme, personal, challenges. I also see the areas I can grow, still. It's exciting!<br /> I see that everyone in my life has been a gift from my higher power to help me wake up to my true nature, my peace and serenity. Nothing is personal. God is so good. He works through people in spite of their characterological behavior. I couldn't see that because I was unconsciously groomed by the previous generation. I took things personally. <br />I realized that I was always living with principles above my personality, but I unfortunately put man above God. Personality warfare never works. Previous generations didn't question their beliefs. <br /> I am a miracle. I am a survivor of a co-dependent and narcissistic couple and decades of unconscious living. Still, my higher power, has always been there for me. Now, I am blessed with a time in my life where I can go deeper and come to a place where I can accept my higher power with more humility and depth. I"m getting stronger. I'm learning to question those stories behind the guilt and shame. If we are believing things that are untrue, we have no other choice. <br />Thank you!<br />SM <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-54873806527915294722020-01-13T16:33:03.636-08:002020-01-13T16:33:03.636-08:00Dear Anonymous,
I'm glad you enjoyed the &quo...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the "Christmas Miracle" performance. <br /><br />I am humbled you appreciate the perspective you get by relating with me. I'm hoping this year will be your best ever. <br /><br />It is encouraging as we learn how to make the most out of life. We may not be able to control our circumstances but we can learn how to respond to them. <br /><br />Thank you, for dropping by and for commenting!<br /> The InnkeeperPablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963540433054608632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944766913433542786.post-34146154169515796092020-01-05T02:55:07.317-08:002020-01-05T02:55:07.317-08:00Hey, I even have looking your article and that hel...Hey, I even have looking your article and that helped me to put in writing my article about <a href="https://healtheals.com/dr-karl-jawhari-what-can-help-your-chronic-back-pain/" rel="nofollow">icd 10 code for chronic low back pain</a> you want to have a test on my article.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15473174070943861361noreply@blogger.com