Thursday, March 15, 2018
Today's Gift
Action for the Day: Today, I will open myself to the love that is coming to me from the Universe. I will accept it and enjoy it when it comes.
Realm of Spirit
As soon as we admitted the possible existence of a Creative Intelligence,
a Spirit of the Universe underlying the totality of things, we began to be possessed of
a new sense of power and direction, provided we took other simple steps.
We found that our Higher Power does not make too hard terms with those who seek Them.
To us, the Realm of Spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; never exclusive or forbidding
to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all people.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 46
Thought to Ponder
Hold your face up to the Light, even though for the moment you do not see.
AA-related 'Alconym'
A B C = Acceptance, Belief, Change
Take action
Flattery is so necessary to all of us that we flatter one another just to be flattered in return. —Marjorie Bowen
We are all deserving of unconditional love and acceptance. And all the people in our lives, past and present, deserve our unconditional love and acceptance, too. However, it's doubtful that we either feel it all of the time from others or give it away.
It's human of us to find fault--to have expectations that are too high. But for this we pay a price. Instead of experiencing our lives serenely, contentedly, flowing with what is, we often criticize, judge, and feel generally disgruntled throughout the day. What a waste! We do have another choice, fortunately. We can live and let live. Also we can recall, today and every day that we are all special individuals in this world who are loved, fully, by our Creator.
The greatest contribution we can make to the lives of others is to be affirming. We can let our spouse, children, and friends know we care about them. That we love and accept them. The love that we also long for will come back to us. We thrill at being affirmed. And we will thrill at affirming.
It feels good to help another feel appreciated. Love and acceptance is my lifeline, from the Divine around us all.
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
The fear that we are unworthy of love prevents us from experiencing love and connection with ourselves and others. Dr. Debra L. Reble
Open ourselves to the love that is available to us.
We do not have to limit our sources of love. Our Higher Power and the Universe have an unlimited supply of what we need, including love.
When we are open to receiving love, we will begin to receive it. It may come from the most surprising places, including from within ourselves.
We will be open to and aware of the love that is and has been there for us all along. We will feel and appreciate the love from friends. We will notice and enjoy the love that comes to us from family.
We will be ready to receive love in our special love relationships too. We do not have to accept love from unsafe people - people who will exploit us or with whom we don't want to have relationships.
But there is plenty of good love available - love that heals our heart, meets our needs, and makes our spirit sing.
We have denied ourselves too long. We have been martyrs too long. We have given so much and allowed ourselves to receive too little. We have paid our dues. It is time to continue the chain of giving and receiving by allowing ourselves to receive.
Open ourselves to the love that is available to us.
We do not have to limit our sources of love. Our Higher Power and the Universe have an unlimited supply of what we need, including love.
When we are open to receiving love, we will begin to receive it. It may come from the most surprising places, including from within ourselves.
We will be open to and aware of the love that is and has been there for us all along. We will feel and appreciate the love from friends. We will notice and enjoy the love that comes to us from family.
We will be ready to receive love in our special love relationships too. We do not have to accept love from unsafe people - people who will exploit us or with whom we don't want to have relationships.
But there is plenty of good love available - love that heals our heart, meets our needs, and makes our spirit sing.
We have denied ourselves too long. We have been martyrs too long. We have given so much and allowed ourselves to receive too little. We have paid our dues. It is time to continue the chain of giving and receiving by allowing ourselves to receive.
Action for the Day: Today, I will open myself to the love that is coming to me from the Universe. I will accept it and enjoy it when it comes.
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
As soon as we admitted the possible existence of a Creative Intelligence,
a Spirit of the Universe underlying the totality of things, we began to be possessed of
a new sense of power and direction, provided we took other simple steps.
We found that our Higher Power does not make too hard terms with those who seek Them.
To us, the Realm of Spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; never exclusive or forbidding
to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all people.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 46
Thought to Ponder
Hold your face up to the Light, even though for the moment you do not see.
AA-related 'Alconym'
A B C = Acceptance, Belief, Change
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
Take action
by Ralph Marston
Don’t let your doubts stop you from taking action. Don’t let your hopes become a substitute for action.
There’s one sure strategy to determine the best way forward. Take action.
Take action, and you’ll find out soon enough what works and what doesn’t. Take action, and with each experience you get better at it.
You can guess, plan, speculate, and argue over what’s the best approach. Or you can take action and find out for sure.
Your doubts may be valid or they may be completely unfounded. Your hopes may be pure fantasy or they may point you toward the best thing you’ve ever done.
You owe it to yourself to find out once and for all. You owe it to yourself, to the world, to take action.
Don’t let your doubts stop you from taking action. Don’t let your hopes become a substitute for action.
There’s one sure strategy to determine the best way forward. Take action.
Take action, and you’ll find out soon enough what works and what doesn’t. Take action, and with each experience you get better at it.
You can guess, plan, speculate, and argue over what’s the best approach. Or you can take action and find out for sure.
Your doubts may be valid or they may be completely unfounded. Your hopes may be pure fantasy or they may point you toward the best thing you’ve ever done.
You owe it to yourself to find out once and for all. You owe it to yourself, to the world, to take action.
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