San Diego Therapy Center -Dr. Anna R. Ryan PhD LMFT

03/20/2026

One of my favorite scriptures is from
Isaiah 49:16 Behold,I have engraved you in the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.
*This means, for me, as I spin it around in my brain I get > God, literally, held me in His palms, bringing about my beginning ! Where else was I- besides in God's palms ? Heaven, i was in heaven because that's where God resides. So, I have been in heaven! How glorious to know my true beginning - my forever home! *

*On one of my - out and abouts- these chairs found me- and my experience began such as i share it with yous.

The chairs, shaped like hands, palms up, dare I see them as the palms of God ? Why not ? I shall do just that! Always,one for you and, always, one for me. How joyful it was for me, as an adult, to sit in God's palm - a perfect fit. I felt the sky's light and the sun's rays flowing upon me and for an eternal second, I knew... I knew, I was back in His hands the familiar scents of heaven , the light of my guardian angel's wings, so timeless and sense of forever safety being in God's hands- I wept with joy until I could laugh no more- The sun's rays had set, there was a chill and I felt the straw and raw dirt, earth, my temporary home, under my feet. Smiling , taking my unexpected gifts tucked in my soul 💕 it was time to open up the space for nite visitors to the chairs. Taking leave, I kissed each of His finger tips and caressed His palm, saying, "You love me so much, help me lean into your love, more and more." A good-bye kiss, blown hard into the heavens, "Adieu, I love you, my God." ❤️
Gratefully experienced and shared thank you to dear readers,
KEEP LOVE GOING !
Dr. Anna R. Ryan PhD LFMT

03/20/2026

*One of the keys to Freedom*
LOVE AND TOLERANCE

Love and tolerance of others is our code.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84

I have found that I have to forgive others in all situations to maintain any real spiritual progress. The vital importance of forgiving may not be obvious to me at first sight, but my studies tell me that every great spiritual teacher has insisted strongly upon it.

I must forgive injuries, not just in words, or as a matter of form, but in my heart. I do this not for the other persons’ sake, but for my own sake. Resentment, anger, or a desire to see someone punished, are things that rot my soul. Such things fasten my troubles to me with chains. They tie me to other problems that have nothing to do with my original problem.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

03/19/2026

Have a beautiful afternoon!

03/19/2026

PRAYER: IT WORKS

It has been well said that “almost the only scoffers at prayer are those who never tried it enough.”
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 97

Having grown up in an agnostic household, I felt somewhat foolish when I first tried praying. I knew there was a Higher Power working in my life—how else was I staying sober?—but I certainly wasn’t convinced he/she/it wanted to hear my prayers. People who had what I wanted said prayer was an important part of practicing the program, so I persevered. With a commitment to daily prayer, I was amazed to find myself becoming more serene and comfortable with my place in the world. In other words, life became easier and less of a struggle. I’m still not sure who, or what, listens to my prayers, but I’d never stop saying them for the simple reason that they work.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

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Beautiful words

03/17/2026

MYSTERIOUS WAYS
. . out of every season of grief or suffering, when the hand of God seemed heavy or even unjust, new lessons for living were learned, new resources of courage were uncovered, and that finally, inescapably, the conviction came that God does “move in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.”
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 105

After losing my career, family and health, I remained unconvinced that my way of life needed a second look. My drinking and other drug use were killing me, but I had never met a recovering person or an A.A. member. I thought I was destined to die alone and that I deserved it. At the peak of my despair, my infant son became critically ill with a rare disease. Doctors’ efforts to help him proved useless. I redoubled my efforts to block my feelings, but now the alcohol had stopped working. I was left staring into God’s eyes, begging for help. My introduction to A.A. came within days, through an odd series of coincidences, and I have remained sober ever since. My son lived and his disease is in remission. The entire episode convinced me of my powerlessness and the unmanageability of my life. Today my son and I thank God for His intervention.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

03/14/2026

Here's to the Irish people around the world! Steady on- remember who we are and the strength of our ancestry. 🇮🇪

On January 1, 1892, weary footsteps crossed a threshold that would change millions of lives forever. After a dangerous Atlantic journey marked by cold seas, cramped ships, and profound uncertainty, Irish immigrants stepped onto Ellis Island carrying little more than hope, faith, and resilience.

At the front was Annie Moore, a 15-year-old girl from County Cork, holding the hands of her two younger brothers. In that quiet but historic moment, Annie became the very first person ever to be processed through Ellis Island, the symbolic gateway to America. She did not arrive with wealth or privilege, she arrived with courage. Her name would come to represent not just a single family, but an entire people seeking survival, dignity, and opportunity.

The Irish who arrived that day, and in the years that followed, had already endured famine, poverty, displacement, and loss. The journey itself was perilous, yet they pressed on, driven by the promise of a future they could not yet see. They faced discrimination and hardship in America as well, but they worked, built, organized, and persevered.

Their resilience laid the foundation for modern Irish America, from laborers and builders to teachers, artists, leaders, and public servants. The strength forged in those early struggles became a legacy passed down through generations.

Today, we honour Annie Moore and all those who followed her footsteps. Their courage did more than open a door, it helped shape a nation. 🍀

03/14/2026

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Grace changes how we see people. When we remember the mercy Christ shows us each day, it softens our hearts toward others. Instead of rushing to judge, we learn to pause… to listen… and to offer the same grace we’ve been given. 🙏

If you’re looking to grow deeper in that spirit of grace this season, In the Presence of Jesus is a devotional created to help you slow down, reflect, and walk daily with Christ during Lent. Let each day draw your heart a little closer to Him. Link in bio. ❤️

03/14/2026

THE KEYSTONE

He is the Father, and we are His children. Most good ideas are simple, and this concept was the keystone of the new and triumphant arch through which we passed to freedom.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 62

A keystone is the wedge-shaped piece at the highest part of an arch that locks the other pieces in place. The “other pieces” are Steps One, Two, and Four through Twelve. In one sense this sounds like Step Three is the most important Step, that the other eleven depend on the third for support. In reality however, Step Three is just one of twelve. It is the keystone, but without eleven other stones to build the base and arms, keystone or not, there will be no arch. Through daily working of all Twelve Steps, I find that triumphant arch waiting for me to pass through to another day of freedom.

From the book Daily Reflections.
Copyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

03/14/2026

Tossing a little jazz into today- yeah baby , make it a good day!

03/13/2026

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