Clarity

ByThe Dude
“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”
~ Socrates ~

I call my higher power God. Good Orderly Direction. That’s my term. That’s what works for me.
Whatever you call yours — sub it in. Adonai, Allah, Buddha, Creator, Father, Higher Power, Jesus Christ, The Universe — it doesn’t matter to me. What matters is that you have one.

The river has no dress code. No password. No right answer.

Just show up.

The Dude 🐸

Thought for the Day
Whatever you call your power…it’s yours.

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