Friday, February 16, 2018
Today's Gift
Deep inside, we all know that we're changing. It started when we took Step One. We learned and accepted something new about ourselves. That changed us, just a little. We no longer wanted to live as addicts. That meant we had to change and to learn to live sober. It's been nonstop ever since: learn about ourselves, change a little, learn about ourselves, change a little more, and so on. All we know is that each step of learning and changing makes life better. How long can it keep getting better? As long as we keep learning to know ourselves.
Prayer for the Day: Higher Power, teach me about myself today. Teach me gently.
Action for the Day: Today, I'll think about what I've learned about myself by working the program. I'll list five things.
Sensitive People
A person may criticize or laugh at themself and it will affect others favorably,
but criticism or ridicule coming from another often produces the contrary effect.
Members of a family should watch such matters carefully, for one careless, inconsiderate
remark has been known to raise the very devil. We alcoholics are sensitive people.
It takes some of us a long time to outgrow that serious handicap.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 125
Thought to Ponder
To be sensitive is to feel the thoughts and hearts of others as only you would want yours felt.
AA-related 'Alconym'
P U T = Practice Using Tolerance
Passion for the work
Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities. —Sue Atchley Ebaugh
Our dreams beckon us to new heights. All that we may need is the courage to move toward them, taking the necessary steps to realize those dreams. Trusting that we will be shown the steps, one at a time, patiently waiting for the right step and right time is all we need to do, today.
Our dreams, when they are for the good of ourselves and others, are invitations from the Universe to spread our wings, to attempt new heights. Those dreams are part of the destiny designed for us. They are not happenstance. Our gifts are unique. Our contributions are ours alone. Our dreams reflect the contributions we are called on to make in this life.
Our opportunities for fulfillment are varied and not always recognized as for our good. Again and again we need to turn to our Higher Power, be patient, and trust that we are being called to offer something very special to those around us. No one of us has escaped a special plan. And every one of us is inspired in particular ways, with particular talents. The Universe is clearing the way for us to burst forth with our talents.
I will be grateful for all that I am, for all that I have. And I will remember, what I give today to friends around me is mine only to give.
From Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey ©
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
. . . no one who learns to know their self remains just what they were before---Thomas Mann
Deep inside, we all know that we're changing. It started when we took Step One. We learned and accepted something new about ourselves. That changed us, just a little. We no longer wanted to live as addicts. That meant we had to change and to learn to live sober. It's been nonstop ever since: learn about ourselves, change a little, learn about ourselves, change a little more, and so on. All we know is that each step of learning and changing makes life better. How long can it keep getting better? As long as we keep learning to know ourselves.
Prayer for the Day: Higher Power, teach me about myself today. Teach me gently.
Action for the Day: Today, I'll think about what I've learned about myself by working the program. I'll list five things.
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
A person may criticize or laugh at themself and it will affect others favorably,
but criticism or ridicule coming from another often produces the contrary effect.
Members of a family should watch such matters carefully, for one careless, inconsiderate
remark has been known to raise the very devil. We alcoholics are sensitive people.
It takes some of us a long time to outgrow that serious handicap.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 125
Thought to Ponder
To be sensitive is to feel the thoughts and hearts of others as only you would want yours felt.
AA-related 'Alconym'
P U T = Practice Using Tolerance
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
Stop waiting for the time to be right. Use the time you have, and make it the right time by virtue of what you do with it.
Don’t wait to be inspired before doing the work. Go ahead, do the work, and your efforts will create plenty of inspiration.
Conditions are the way they are, and you feel whatever way you feel. None of that has to stop you from doing what you must do.
The best way to feel like doing it, is to get started. Get started, keep going, and just one short hour from now you’ll have some powerful positive momentum.
You can’t expect passion to suddenly well up within you. What you can do is create passion for the work by actually doing the work.
If you’re feeling uninspired, that’s a sure sign that the best thing you can do is take action. Take action, and you’ll have the inspiration you seek.
Stop waiting for the time to be right. Use the time you have, and make it the right time by virtue of what you do with it.
Don’t wait to be inspired before doing the work. Go ahead, do the work, and your efforts will create plenty of inspiration.
Conditions are the way they are, and you feel whatever way you feel. None of that has to stop you from doing what you must do.
The best way to feel like doing it, is to get started. Get started, keep going, and just one short hour from now you’ll have some powerful positive momentum.
You can’t expect passion to suddenly well up within you. What you can do is create passion for the work by actually doing the work.
If you’re feeling uninspired, that’s a sure sign that the best thing you can do is take action. Take action, and you’ll have the inspiration you seek.
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