Thursday, September 14, 2017

The Work-In: Daily Motivation 9-14-2017

Thursday, September 14, 2017
Today's Gift

When a person drowns theirself in negative thinking they are committing an unspeakable crime against theirself. —Maxwell Maltz

Negative thoughts can rule our lives as compulsively as an addiction. The feelings of power we get from holding a dismal and gloomy outlook deprive us of the positive and pleasant parts of life. Some of us have said, "If I expect the worst, I won't be disappointed. If I think the worst about myself, no one else can cut me down." It is like taking a driving trip and looking only for trash and garbage in the ditches, ignoring the beauty beyond. Indeed, what we see may be real, but it is a very limited piece of the picture.

When we have relied on negative thinking, it feels risky to give it up. We cannot do it in one day. We can begin by imagining ourselves with a more open attitude toward the world and ourselves. Then we can try it out as an experiment in little ways, with no commitment. Finally we reach the point where we can take a risk and entrust our Higher Power with the outcome.

Today, I will experiment with hopeful and positive thoughts about what happens.

From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men ©
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From: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Thought for the Day http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery/thought-for-the-day

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Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Keep It Simple

What a strange pattern the shuttle of life can weave. --Frances Marion

How shortsighted is our judgment about today's experiences! We'll see with clarity where they may lead us only after we've reached our destination. Of one thing we can be certain: Today's experiences, in concert with yesterday's and all that's gone before, are combining to weave an intricate life design, unique, purposeful, and for our ultimate good.

We need not feel remorse over lost chances or unproductive behavior in the past. Our destination remains the same, and our arrival is guaranteed. Our actions and decisions are never wrong. We may veer off course for a time, but the design for our lives will pull us back on the track.

The program is part of the design for our lives. It's helping us to stay on course. In fact, when we're working the Steps, we're at ease with our direction, and we trust the outcome of our efforts to the power of the program. We will add to the richness of our design, today, just as we have every day of our lives. We can anticipate today's experiences with an excited heart.

Action for the Day: There is something special going on in my life today. I will give everybody and every event my full attention.


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

Emotional Security
The most common symptoms of emotional insecurity are worry, anger, self-pity, and depression.
These stem from causes which sometimes seem to be within us, and at other times to come from without. To take inventory in this respect we ought to consider carefully all personal
relationships which bring continuous or recurring trouble. It should be remembered that
this kind of insecurity may arise in any area where instincts are threatened.
- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, p. 52
Thought to Ponder
I need to uncover in order to recover.

AA-related 'Alconym'
C H A O S = C
reating Havoc Around OurSelves

From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)

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Daily Motivation

Excerpt of The Daily Motivator

Time to appreciate
by Ralph Marston

How many times each day do you take for granted those you love? How often do you fail to truly appreciate your home, your health, your friends, the air you breathe, the magnificent beauty of the world around you?

It’s all too easy to forget how very many blessings we have. Often we are so heavily focused on getting more, that we look right past the many good things we already have.

But of what use is having something if you don’t appreciate and find joy in it? The good things with which we are so blessed are not merely stepping stones on the road to more.

Take time today to appreciate and enjoy the good things in your life. Sit for a few moments and watch your child sleep, considering how very precious and special that young life is. Though your job may often be tedious or difficult, appreciate the new opportunities it brings you each day. Value your blessings by considering how you can give more value to them.

You are blessed. If nothing else, life itself is a huge blessing. Take the time to be thankful, and reap the value.

From The Daily Motivator website at http://greatday.com/


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