Monday, November 13, 2017
Today's Gift
We do not have to wait for others to come to our aid. We are not victims. We are not helpless.
Letting go of faulty thinking means we realize there are no knights on white horses, no magical grandmothers in the sky watching, waiting to rescue us.
Teachers may come our way, but they will not rescue. They will teach. People who care will come, but they will not rescue. They will care. Help will come, but help is not rescuing.
We are our own rescuers.
Our relationships will improve dramatically when we stop rescuing others and stop expecting them to rescue us.
Action for the Day: Today, I will let go of the fears and self doubt that block me from taking assertive action in my best interest. I can take care of myself and let others do the same for themselves.
Self-Centered
Never once in my life have I had a headache, which fact leads me to believe
that I was an alcoholic almost from the start.
My whole life seemed to be centered around doing what I wanted to do,
without regard for the rights, wishes, or privileges of anyone else;
a state of mind which became more and more predominant as the years passed.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 172
Thought to Ponder
The smallest package in the world is a person all wrapped up in theirself.
AA-related 'Alconym'
W I S D O M = When Into Self, Discover Our Motives
Intentional choices
My Declaration of Self-Esteem:
I am me. In all the world there is no one else exactly like me. There are persons who have some parts like me, but no one adds up exactly like me. Therefore, everything that comes out of me is authentically mine because I alone chose it. —Virginia Satir
Feeling special, feeling worthy and unique in the contribution we make to our surroundings is perhaps not a very familiar feeling to many of us. We may have recognized our differences from others, but not in a positive way. We may well have figured that to be our problem. "If only I were more like them . . ." To celebrate our specialness, the unique contribution we make to every situation we experience, is one of the gifts of life.
It's spiritually moving to realize the truth of our authenticity. To realize that no other choice will ever be just like our choice - to realize that no other contribution will be just like our contribution. Our gift to life is ourselves. Life's gift to us is the opportunity to realize our value.
Today, I will be aware of my gifts, I will offer them and receive them thankfully.
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
Taking Care of Ourselves
Taking Care of Ourselves
We do not have to wait for others to come to our aid. We are not victims. We are not helpless.
Letting go of faulty thinking means we realize there are no knights on white horses, no magical grandmothers in the sky watching, waiting to rescue us.
Teachers may come our way, but they will not rescue. They will teach. People who care will come, but they will not rescue. They will care. Help will come, but help is not rescuing.
We are our own rescuers.
Our relationships will improve dramatically when we stop rescuing others and stop expecting them to rescue us.
Action for the Day: Today, I will let go of the fears and self doubt that block me from taking assertive action in my best interest. I can take care of myself and let others do the same for themselves.
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
Self-Centered
Never once in my life have I had a headache, which fact leads me to believe
that I was an alcoholic almost from the start.
My whole life seemed to be centered around doing what I wanted to do,
without regard for the rights, wishes, or privileges of anyone else;
a state of mind which became more and more predominant as the years passed.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 172
Thought to Ponder
The smallest package in the world is a person all wrapped up in theirself.
AA-related 'Alconym'
W I S D O M = When Into Self, Discover Our Motives
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
Intentional choices
by Ralph Marston
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Be driven by intentional choices, by what will make a difference in your life, not by momentary whims.
Every day, every hour of your life, is precious. Invest your time accordingly, doing what really matters, and being present for those you love.
There’s plenty of time for you to have an awesome life, whatever your age, whatever your situation. Just a few minutes spent in the service of what you care about is enough to make the day an amazing one.
You can choose today to rise above the petty disputes and meaningless diversions. You can choose to focus on the beauty, the possibilities, and work to create new richness.
Every time you feel joy, sadness, regret, enthusiasm, let the feeling remind you of all that truly matters. And re-dedicate yourself, your time, your energy, your efforts to those things.
This day is filled with choices, and those choices can take you far. The life you wish to live becomes real as you continue to choose it in every moment.
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Be driven by intentional choices, by what will make a difference in your life, not by momentary whims.
Every day, every hour of your life, is precious. Invest your time accordingly, doing what really matters, and being present for those you love.
There’s plenty of time for you to have an awesome life, whatever your age, whatever your situation. Just a few minutes spent in the service of what you care about is enough to make the day an amazing one.
You can choose today to rise above the petty disputes and meaningless diversions. You can choose to focus on the beauty, the possibilities, and work to create new richness.
Every time you feel joy, sadness, regret, enthusiasm, let the feeling remind you of all that truly matters. And re-dedicate yourself, your time, your energy, your efforts to those things.
This day is filled with choices, and those choices can take you far. The life you wish to live becomes real as you continue to choose it in every moment.
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