I came up out of the system and penitentiary, got off the streets and turned my life around. I never thought it was possible and very few people believed I could change. I did. I stopped being a junkie and cleaned up. Traded the needle in for a paintbrush. Traded my sadness and suffering into loving kindness towards self and others.
I stopped stealing and lying and hurting all those I loved. I didn’t do anything great or special.
I did what anyone would do, change there life around to good.
If I didn’t, I would have died and been in a cage for the rest of my life like so many of my friends. I pray for them everyday, I am grateful to be alive and free.
-sadmonk
You are just incredible and such an inspiration to all of us. I learn so many things from you and I'm so grateful for that!
ReplyDeleteI love you.
Metta
Qian Yun
Yao,
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes. This is beautiful. And it is so true. A few close to me have spent many years in jail and/or addicted to drugs and have completely turned their lived around. What is even more amazing is that theyve grown into some of the most impressive and inspiring people I know. Our ability to change is aweinspiring...and motivating.
Thank you for sharing this. _/\_
Much metta my cyber-friend! ॐ
ReplyDeleteYou are now flexing your spiritual muscles! 8^)
I hope others follow your example. You are proof positive that the cycle can be broken.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that you turned your life around for the better :)
ReplyDeleteNamo Guan Shi Yin Pusa
May Guan Yin Protect you :D
I love you all!! Thank you. It is friends like you that inspire me everyday.
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I had to share the story on my Facebook wall. Truly inspring. Chris Phillips
ReplyDeletegassho_/\_Chris.
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