Friday, April 27, 2018
Today's Gift
Action for the Day: Today I will feel my anger, express it when necessary, and then let it go so that I can deepen my trust of other people and of my Higher Power.
Overcome Misery
I have seen men come out of asylums and resume a vital place in the lives
of their families and communities. Business and professional men have
regained their standing. There is scarcely any form of trouble and misery
which has not been overcome among us.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 15
Thought to Ponder
Faith makes the impossible possible.
AA-related 'Alconym'
A C T I O N = Any Change To Improve Our Nature
Rise above the noise
So much to say. And so much not to say! Some things are better left unsaid. But so many unsaid things can become a burden. —Virginia Mae Axline
The occasions are many when we'd like to share a feeling, an observation, perhaps even a criticism with someone. The risk is great, however. She might be hurt, or he might walk away, leaving us alone.
Many times, we need not share our words directly. Weighing and measuring the probable outcome and asking for some inner guidance will help us decide when to speak up and when to leave things unsaid. But if our thoughts are seriously interfering with our relationships, we can't ignore them for long.
Clearing the air is necessary sometimes, and it freshens all relationships. When to take the risk creates consternation. But within our quiet spaces, we always know when we must speak up. And the direction will come. The right moment will present itself. And within those quiet spaces the right words can be found.
If I am uncomfortable with certain people, and the feelings don't leave, I will consider what might need to be said. I will open myself to the way and ask to be shown the steps to take. Then, I will be patient.
I will remember, "Truth without compassion is hostility." --Gary Zukav
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
Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools. --Albert Einstein
Anger can be a healthy emotion, provided we don't wallow in it or attack other people. When we express anger honestly and without reservation, we can prevent walls of resentment from building up and blocking us off from the intimacy that we strive for in our relationships.
When we allow anger to fester in our heart, we surrender our peace of mind and lose our sense of purpose and self-worth. When we harbor anger rather than openly and respectfully expressing it, we no longer hear our inner spirit. Thus we are cut off from our innate wisdom to guide us in our actions.
We're often drawn to people who express their feelings honestly. This style of communicating serves as an invitation to build a relationship with them based on trust. From this trust we learn to open ourselves to our Higher Power's love for us as we are.
Anger can be a healthy emotion, provided we don't wallow in it or attack other people. When we express anger honestly and without reservation, we can prevent walls of resentment from building up and blocking us off from the intimacy that we strive for in our relationships.
When we allow anger to fester in our heart, we surrender our peace of mind and lose our sense of purpose and self-worth. When we harbor anger rather than openly and respectfully expressing it, we no longer hear our inner spirit. Thus we are cut off from our innate wisdom to guide us in our actions.
We're often drawn to people who express their feelings honestly. This style of communicating serves as an invitation to build a relationship with them based on trust. From this trust we learn to open ourselves to our Higher Power's love for us as we are.
Action for the Day: Today I will feel my anger, express it when necessary, and then let it go so that I can deepen my trust of other people and of my Higher Power.
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
I have seen men come out of asylums and resume a vital place in the lives
of their families and communities. Business and professional men have
regained their standing. There is scarcely any form of trouble and misery
which has not been overcome among us.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 15
Thought to Ponder
Faith makes the impossible possible.
AA-related 'Alconym'
A C T I O N = Any Change To Improve Our Nature
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
by Ralph Marston
Don’t just focus on what makes the most noise. Focus on what makes the most value.
Invest time and effort where they will produce a lasting difference. Apply the power of your thoughts to questions and issues that truly matter to you, to your world.
It’s ridiculously easy to get distracted, moment to moment, month after month. But it’s certainly not inevitable, and you always have a more powerful choice.
Though the minutes and hours pass quickly, there is so much good you can achieve with them, when you choose. Choose intention, choose disciplined focus, choose to rise above the noise.
Choose a meaningful direction and stick with it long enough to gain momentum. Feel the positive power you create when you let your intention do its job.
Fully embrace the opportunity of this day, of this life. Rise above the noise, and get your good work done.
Don’t just focus on what makes the most noise. Focus on what makes the most value.
Invest time and effort where they will produce a lasting difference. Apply the power of your thoughts to questions and issues that truly matter to you, to your world.
It’s ridiculously easy to get distracted, moment to moment, month after month. But it’s certainly not inevitable, and you always have a more powerful choice.
Though the minutes and hours pass quickly, there is so much good you can achieve with them, when you choose. Choose intention, choose disciplined focus, choose to rise above the noise.
Choose a meaningful direction and stick with it long enough to gain momentum. Feel the positive power you create when you let your intention do its job.
Fully embrace the opportunity of this day, of this life. Rise above the noise, and get your good work done.
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