Category Archives: Personal

Who Do I Resent?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

The Fourth Step of the 12-steps is to “make a complete and fearless moral inventory.” A key part of this step is to list everybody and everything you resent and then look at each item on your list and see … Continue reading →

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Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

Where passion leads, eloquence follows. I’m doing a lot of public speaking these days, not just in shul, but in 12-step meetings. When I stand, I pause before I deliver, making sure I’m coming from my highest purpose. Not my … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Part Of Town

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

Ten days before the fatal stabbing on Robertson and 18th, I sat in a home nearby and wrote: I’m in a dangerous part of town. Goy town. Rabid dogs all around off their leash. Why should their owners give a … Continue reading →

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A Mirroring Fast?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

I wonder how many hours I could go without seeking mirroring? Am I capable of a mirroring fast? Please let me know what you think. I’m a bit attention whore. I don’t have a solid sense of self. I keep … Continue reading →

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The Watering Pot

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

“What did you do with my watering pot?” asked his neighbor. “I let you borrow it to put your flowers in and then you left it in the common room and now it’s gone. That was my favorite watering pot … Continue reading →

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