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Inda Process was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1954. She received a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Arizona. Inda is a multi-media artist living in Tucson, Arizona with her cat. Beginning her spiritual seeking in middle school with books by Swami Muktananda, she pursued the understanding of metaphysics at eighteen with the literature from the Church of Religious Science. Inda’s personal recovery from alcoholism catapulted her into a lifelong seeking of God and the experiences of the mystics. Preface I thought about writing a memoir in the past couple of years, I was told I should by a Reverend friend of mine. When my Granddaughter showed me a piece of art she created and titled, “Learning to Love My Old Soul,” I was really moved. I said,“We need to write a book.” I thought the writing would be about her (and her brother’s) journey with homelessness. That didn’t manifest because the teenagers (sister and brother) weren’t able to communicate about their life experiences. I decided to tell my story of recovery from alcoholism and depression. Introduction I want to write about how I came out of the insane world of alcoholism. Being an adult child of alcoholics, I know from experience, how to take my personal pain and use it for good. If there are readers in this category, or are addicted, there is a way out. May this story suggest some hope to those who need to re-parent themselves, as I did. If so, I will be extremely grateful. At “Adult Children of Alcoholics” meetings I learned that sharing is caring and necessary. It’s a way out of isolation and all the anguish isolation brings. A burden shared is cut in half. Many of us become alcoholics ourselves to cope with a childhood or lifetime of abuse. These wounds may take a whole incarnation to heal. I believe we come into this Earth school room to learn the soul lessons that will evolve us, whether we know it or not. You don’t have to take my word for it. Finding a Higher Power, whatever you want to call It, will guide you on your particular spiritual path when you apply faith, willingness and honesty. Having an open mind is also a great tool for advancement. I believe all souls are full size. Applying the teachings of any religion can create the magnetism for miracles. I think it was Max Muller, a scholar, who wrote that the religions of the world have three things in common. There is a God, we’re not it, and our Souls want to return home. Another teacher, Aldous Huxley taught people that the only corner of the universe you be certain of improving is yourself. Life now is so different from the days of turning my will and life over to alcohol. May my living the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous show another soul, how to learn to love and accept themselves. It took some time for me to feel deserving, but I made it. When I began trusting the AA group and a Higher Power, that I didn’t understand, I could go one day at a time without a drink or a drug. Some may ask why I take such a risk to reveal the dark corners of my life. I was inspired by a quote in the Masterpiece Theater’s show “Endeavor”. The show airs on the PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) channel. Senior officer, Mr. Thursday asks the younger Investigator, Endeavor Morse, “Why do you stick your neck out like that?” Morse’s reply, “because someone has too.” Here’s my story.