Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Today's Gift
Abnormally Fearful
But now we see ourselves as chips off the same old block.
At heart we had all been abnormally fearful. It mattered little whether
we had sat on the shore of life drinking ourselves into forgetfulness or
had plunged in recklessly and willfully beyond our depth and ability.
The result was the same—all of us had nearly perished in a sea of alcohol.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pp. 123 - 124
Thought to Ponder
Breathe in faith, breathe out fear.
AA-related 'Alconym'
F E A R = Frustration, Ego, Anger, Resentment
Energy of frustration
All animals except humans know that the ultimate of life is to enjoy it. --Samuel Butler
If we take time to watch animals, we see that they have a zest for life that seems to engage them totally in whatever they are doing. A cat chasing its tail, a dog going after a ball, a horse running along the shore, a dolphin leaping and diving - all are actions that reveal energy and delight in simply being alive.
Life, we say, is to be enjoyed, but how many of us manage to put this theory into practice? We often associate pleasure with guilt or with acting out or with hurting or being hurt, and so we stand back from the full enjoyment of our power to be really alive.
Letting go of our shame and feelings of unworthiness will help us to let go and live. If we can tap into the spontaneity that runs through the animal kingdom, we will rediscover the sheer joy of being alive.
I'll try to take time to watch animals at play and learn from their vitality and enjoyment.
From the book Answers in the Heart ©
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
The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed. --Sebastien R. N. Chamfort
When we first started going to Twelve Step meetings we were often stunned to hear so much laughter. But we soon learned that a good hearty laugh or a joyful smile is as important to our recovery as all the serious issues we explore.
Learning to laugh is part of our growth. It recognizes our shared experiences and helps us feel closer to one another. It also reminds us we are able to smile again, and that a better perspective on life is returning.
We only have today to live, and we are getting better today, so why not smile and enjoy it? Why not open ourselves up to a good laugh and let it push our pain or sorrow out? Now that we are once again choosing how we feel, we have the power to opt for joy.
The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed. --Sebastien R. N. Chamfort
When we first started going to Twelve Step meetings we were often stunned to hear so much laughter. But we soon learned that a good hearty laugh or a joyful smile is as important to our recovery as all the serious issues we explore.
Learning to laugh is part of our growth. It recognizes our shared experiences and helps us feel closer to one another. It also reminds us we are able to smile again, and that a better perspective on life is returning.
We only have today to live, and we are getting better today, so why not smile and enjoy it? Why not open ourselves up to a good laugh and let it push our pain or sorrow out? Now that we are once again choosing how we feel, we have the power to opt for joy.
Today’s Action: Today I am grateful for my ability to laugh and share laughter and fun.
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
Abnormally Fearful
But now we see ourselves as chips off the same old block.
At heart we had all been abnormally fearful. It mattered little whether
we had sat on the shore of life drinking ourselves into forgetfulness or
had plunged in recklessly and willfully beyond our depth and ability.
The result was the same—all of us had nearly perished in a sea of alcohol.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pp. 123 - 124
Thought to Ponder
Breathe in faith, breathe out fear.
AA-related 'Alconym'
F E A R = Frustration, Ego, Anger, Resentment
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net) http://www.aa-alive.net/index.html
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Daily Motivation
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
Energy of frustration
by Ralph Marston
When you’re feeling frustration, you’re feeling a powerful energy. The problem is, that energy is pointed in a negative direction.
You can change that. You can direct the energy of frustration toward a positive purpose.
Frustration means you care, and that’s a good thing. In frustration is the strong desire to take action.
So go ahead, embrace the frustration, gather its energy, feel how much you care. Then, in that powerful, motivated state, think of one immediate step you can take in a positive direction.
Frustration wears you down if you resent it and fight it. Decide instead to experience it and transform it.
Frustration has great power, yet it doesn’t have to push against you. Harness the energy of frustration, and put it positively to work for you.
When you’re feeling frustration, you’re feeling a powerful energy. The problem is, that energy is pointed in a negative direction.
You can change that. You can direct the energy of frustration toward a positive purpose.
Frustration means you care, and that’s a good thing. In frustration is the strong desire to take action.
So go ahead, embrace the frustration, gather its energy, feel how much you care. Then, in that powerful, motivated state, think of one immediate step you can take in a positive direction.
Frustration wears you down if you resent it and fight it. Decide instead to experience it and transform it.
Frustration has great power, yet it doesn’t have to push against you. Harness the energy of frustration, and put it positively to work for you.
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