I am here researching for next book about Sacred Divine Spirituality. Really, it is about having voice coming from the Feminine. The Basilica of Mary Magdalene is here which is why I am here. She is Spiritual mentor and teacher for me.

One of the premises of handling our addictions in recovery is that when this energy is freed, we are also freed. We are free to pursue our soul's work and our spiritual purpose. As we define 'addiction' as the giving over of ones self to a habit, we know that this 'habit' is fed and we must keep vigilant to keep it so.

When we authentically embrace our addictions and do the work from our family set up and societal set up as women, we have our energies released and can be present emotionally and spiritually for the pursuit of more virtuous and joy-filled work to do. We can 'listen' in our prayer and meditation time for the ways in which our Guides/Higher Power/Spiritual Source is calling us to make a difference in the world. This comes to us by following our heart's deepest desires and nurturing these desires and callings in our prayer and meditation time. Surrendering our addictions and keeping our dis-ease in remission is the necessary foundation for this next step in spiritual maturity.

So, there is greater purpose to doing our 'grief work', embracing our addictions, and using the 12 steps to heal and reclaim our authentic selves. The greater purpose is to find the deep desires in our heart and claiming our unique service and purposeful expression in the world. This is revealed to us through our time in prayer and meditation and in listening to Sacred Feminine Divine speak to us.

Breathe deeply and listen for your inspiration and guidance from Her.

Blessings on the journey,

Sally