Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Today's Gift
It is very hard for most of us to see how controlling we are. We may feel uptight or careful, but we haven't seen it as controlling ourselves or controlling how people respond to us. We may be worried about a loved one's behavior or safety, but not realize our hovering over that person is a controlling activity. We may be keenly aware of other people's controlling behavior with us, but unaware we have equaled their control by monitoring them and trying to change their behavior.
What a moment of spiritual adventure it is to risk living through the pain! When we do not seek an escape or a quick fix but have patience with the process, new possibilities often do develop. We can only let go of our control - or turn it over to our Higher Power. And we will do it and forget, taking control back within minutes or within an hour. Then we let go again.
Willingness
When I am willing to do the right thing,
I am rewarded with an inner peace no amount of mind-altering substances could ever provide.
When I am unwilling to do the right thing,
I become restless, irritable and discontent. It is always my choice.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 317
Thought to Ponder . . .
When I choose the behavior, I choose the consequences.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
W H O = Willingness, Honesty, Open-mindedness
Living this day fully
by Ralph Marston
This is the day when life happens. This is the day when your intentions become achievements.
Today is when you make full use of everything you’ve learned. Today is when you rise above limitations and push beyond challenges.
Today is the day when you express your values, your priorities, your dreams, with your actions. Today is when you show how much you care with how much you do.
Today is the culmination of all you’ve ever said, done, experienced, learned, promised and expected. Today you’re able to mold the best possibilities into reality.
This is a day too precious, too full of promise to waste on worry, procrastination, resentment or doubt. By the end of the day you can be miles ahead of where you woke up this morning, having added achievement, love and meaning along the way.
Living this day fully is something you cannot put off a moment longer. Embrace today and its possibilities with all you have, and make it the best one yet.
Before the rain stops we hear a bird. Even under the heavy snow we see snowdrops and some new growth. —Shunryu Suzuki
The signals that new growth is underway are often very small at first. It's sometimes discouraging when we are trying to remake our lives and all we can see for our efforts is minor growth. That is how the natural world works, and we are part of this world. When the little sprouts of growth first develop under the snow in spring we don't even see them unless we search. Yet, they signal the beginnings of a total transformation. Time will bring vast changes, but only little signs are showing first.
Today, we may search for signs of progress in our lives. The little things we see may signal bigger transformations yet to come. To be true to them in the long run we must accept them - even welcome them - as they are today.
I will notice the subtle movements toward health and renewal in my life. Welcoming them will encourage them.
From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men ©
From: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Thought for the Day http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery/thought-for-the-day
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Keep It Simple
A controller doesn't trust their ability to live through the pain and chaos of life. There is no life without pain just as there is no art without submitting to chaos. --Rita Mae Brown
A controller doesn't trust their ability to live through the pain and chaos of life. There is no life without pain just as there is no art without submitting to chaos. --Rita Mae Brown
It is very hard for most of us to see how controlling we are. We may feel uptight or careful, but we haven't seen it as controlling ourselves or controlling how people respond to us. We may be worried about a loved one's behavior or safety, but not realize our hovering over that person is a controlling activity. We may be keenly aware of other people's controlling behavior with us, but unaware we have equaled their control by monitoring them and trying to change their behavior.
What a moment of spiritual adventure it is to risk living through the pain! When we do not seek an escape or a quick fix but have patience with the process, new possibilities often do develop. We can only let go of our control - or turn it over to our Higher Power. And we will do it and forget, taking control back within minutes or within an hour. Then we let go again.
Action for the Day: Today, I will submit to the insecurity of a changing universe and have faith that 1 can live through the process and grow.
From: Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums
Daily Recovery Readings - http://www.bluidkiti.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2
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One Day At A Time
Willingness
When I am willing to do the right thing,
I am rewarded with an inner peace no amount of mind-altering substances could ever provide.
When I am unwilling to do the right thing,
I become restless, irritable and discontent. It is always my choice.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 317
Thought to Ponder . . .
When I choose the behavior, I choose the consequences.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
W H O = Willingness, Honesty, Open-mindedness
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)
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Daily Motivation
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
Living this day fully
by Ralph Marston
This is the day when life happens. This is the day when your intentions become achievements.
Today is when you make full use of everything you’ve learned. Today is when you rise above limitations and push beyond challenges.
Today is the day when you express your values, your priorities, your dreams, with your actions. Today is when you show how much you care with how much you do.
Today is the culmination of all you’ve ever said, done, experienced, learned, promised and expected. Today you’re able to mold the best possibilities into reality.
This is a day too precious, too full of promise to waste on worry, procrastination, resentment or doubt. By the end of the day you can be miles ahead of where you woke up this morning, having added achievement, love and meaning along the way.
Living this day fully is something you cannot put off a moment longer. Embrace today and its possibilities with all you have, and make it the best one yet.
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