Thursday, May 24, 2018
Today's Gift
We all have monsters. Maybe it's depression over the past or present circumstances, or resentment about another's behavior, or fear of new situations. Maybe it's jealousy of other women. The more attention we give the monsters, the more powerful they get. The harder we try to resist the jealousy or depression or fear, the greater it becomes.
The Universe offers us the way to let go. And we find the way through one another. When we share ourselves fully with one another, share our monsters with one another, they no longer dominate us. They seek the dark recesses of our minds, and when we shine the light on them, they recoil. The Universe offers us an eternal light.
Growing
We have learned that the satisfaction of instincts cannot be the sole end
and aim of our lives. If we place instincts first, we have got the cart before
the horse; we shall be pulled backward into disillusionment. But when we are
willing to place spiritual growth first—then and only then do we have a real chance.
- Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions, p. 114
Thought to Ponder
A spiritual awakening is our greatest gift.
AA-related 'Alconym'
G R O W T H = Goodness Reveals Other Ways To Heal
Room for growth
Spring does not ask an audience, but shapes each blossom perfectly, indifferent to applause. —Joan Walsh Anglund
In the spring each blossom brings its own shape, color, and fragrance. The lilacs come early to spread their lavender splash. Apple trees burst into white, cherry blossoms into pink, and each weaves its unique and pleasant perfume.
They don't bloom because someone told them to, or because they will receive anything in return. They bloom for the pure joy of blooming. They bloom because that is what they are here to do.
Each one of us blooms in our own time, with our own color and fragrance. Every one of us is a special and important blossom, and we are all part of the tree of life.
How will my day today help me grow?
From Today's Gift: Daily Meditations for Families ©
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
It's ironic, but until you can free those final monsters within the jungle of yourself, your life, your soul is up for grabs. --Rona Barrett
It's ironic, but until you can free those final monsters within the jungle of yourself, your life, your soul is up for grabs. --Rona Barrett
We all have monsters. Maybe it's depression over the past or present circumstances, or resentment about another's behavior, or fear of new situations. Maybe it's jealousy of other women. The more attention we give the monsters, the more powerful they get. The harder we try to resist the jealousy or depression or fear, the greater it becomes.
The Universe offers us the way to let go. And we find the way through one another. When we share ourselves fully with one another, share our monsters with one another, they no longer dominate us. They seek the dark recesses of our minds, and when we shine the light on them, they recoil. The Universe offers us an eternal light.
Action for the Day: I will let the Universe shine its light in my life today. My monsters will flee for the day.
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
Growing
We have learned that the satisfaction of instincts cannot be the sole end
and aim of our lives. If we place instincts first, we have got the cart before
the horse; we shall be pulled backward into disillusionment. But when we are
willing to place spiritual growth first—then and only then do we have a real chance.
- Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions, p. 114
Thought to Ponder
A spiritual awakening is our greatest gift.
AA-related 'Alconym'
G R O W T H = Goodness Reveals Other Ways To Heal
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Daily Motivation
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
You have created many good and valuable things that you don’t even know about. For the consequences of your actions go far beyond you.
Many of the treasures in your life are things you are not yet ready to know or appreciate. They will be there waiting for you when you are ready.
Each day you encounter opportunities for joy and fulfillment that you don’t even recognize as such. Life encompasses much more richness than you can ever fully imagine.
What you already know, is not all there is. And because of that, there is always room for growth.
There is something in your world today that you can take to a higher level. There is some aspect of life’s immeasurable abundance that you have the opportunity to uncover and experience.
Seek right now to connect with a real and refreshing portion of life’s goodness that you’ve never touched before. Know that it is there, and you will find your way to it.
You have created many good and valuable things that you don’t even know about. For the consequences of your actions go far beyond you.
Many of the treasures in your life are things you are not yet ready to know or appreciate. They will be there waiting for you when you are ready.
Each day you encounter opportunities for joy and fulfillment that you don’t even recognize as such. Life encompasses much more richness than you can ever fully imagine.
What you already know, is not all there is. And because of that, there is always room for growth.
There is something in your world today that you can take to a higher level. There is some aspect of life’s immeasurable abundance that you have the opportunity to uncover and experience.
Seek right now to connect with a real and refreshing portion of life’s goodness that you’ve never touched before. Know that it is there, and you will find your way to it.
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