Friday, May 11, 2018
Today's Gift
Some of life's richest moments are the most unexpected: the old friend met by chance, or the new one discovered when neither of us were really looking; the toy at the bottom of the toy box, rediscovered and loved anew; the book, the flower, the shaft of light we were in the right place at the right time to notice and embrace.
It is important to dream and plan, to work toward goals, to mark the milestones we pass on life's journey. No less important, though, is to open ourselves to the unexpected joys awaiting us every day.
Action for the Day: Today I will be ready to expect the unexpected.
A Simpler Level
When people presented us with spiritual approaches, how frequently
did we all say, "I wish I had what that man has. I’m sure it would work
if I could only believe as he believes. But I cannot accept as surely true
the many articles of faith which are so plain to him."
So it was comforting to learn that we could commence at a simpler level.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 47
Thought to Ponder
The solution is simple. The solution is spiritual.
AA-related 'Alconym'
K I S S = Keeping It Simple, Spiritually
Live the fortune
There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned. —Harrison E. Salisbury
There are no perfect days. We have struggled hard against this truth. In our demanding ways, we haven't wanted life to be a process; we have wanted to reach a secure point of arrival. We have struggled against the dialogue and learning process of experience. We've looked for a "fix" and for perfection. Even now in recovery we long to "get it right." We continue to learn and to grow, but the lessons we learn are not the things we expected. We grieve the lateness of our learning, and then we go on to learn more.
As we grow, we learn how to learn. We become more accepting of life as a process with no shortcut to the truth. We learn to engage in the process and accept that there usually is no right or wrong answer at the end of our search.
Today, may I accept the truth, which comes from the lessons of my experience - and be tolerant of its incompleteness.
From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men ©
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
I'm delighted that the future is unsure. That's the way it should be. --William Sloane Coffin
I'm delighted that the future is unsure. That's the way it should be. --William Sloane Coffin
Some of life's richest moments are the most unexpected: the old friend met by chance, or the new one discovered when neither of us were really looking; the toy at the bottom of the toy box, rediscovered and loved anew; the book, the flower, the shaft of light we were in the right place at the right time to notice and embrace.
It is important to dream and plan, to work toward goals, to mark the milestones we pass on life's journey. No less important, though, is to open ourselves to the unexpected joys awaiting us every day.
Action for the Day: Today I will be ready to expect the unexpected.
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 Simpler Level
When people presented us with spiritual approaches, how frequently
did we all say, "I wish I had what that man has. I’m sure it would work
if I could only believe as he believes. But I cannot accept as surely true
the many articles of faith which are so plain to him."
So it was comforting to learn that we could commence at a simpler level.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 47
Thought to Ponder
The solution is simple. The solution is spiritual.
AA-related 'Alconym'
K I S S = Keeping It Simple, Spiritually
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
Live the fortune
by Ralph Marston
If you wait until you’re ready, you’ve waited too long. Start now and get it done.
If you’re certain you’ll succeed, you’re not reaching high enough. Step beyond what’s comfortable, expected, familiar, and stretch yourself to new levels of achievement.
You have the great fortune of being here today. Live the fortune, actualize your potential.
Make something of the massive abundance in which you’re immersed. Do something worthy of all the beauty that lives within you.
If you’re tripping over excuses, limitations, distractions, raise your awareness higher. Lock your focus on being of service to all you love and care about.
Don’t get ready, don’t get set, just get going. The great fortune of this day is here now and you are too, so do not hesitate to make it yours.
If you wait until you’re ready, you’ve waited too long. Start now and get it done.
If you’re certain you’ll succeed, you’re not reaching high enough. Step beyond what’s comfortable, expected, familiar, and stretch yourself to new levels of achievement.
You have the great fortune of being here today. Live the fortune, actualize your potential.
Make something of the massive abundance in which you’re immersed. Do something worthy of all the beauty that lives within you.
If you’re tripping over excuses, limitations, distractions, raise your awareness higher. Lock your focus on being of service to all you love and care about.
Don’t get ready, don’t get set, just get going. The great fortune of this day is here now and you are too, so do not hesitate to make it yours.
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