Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Today's Gift
Keep It Simple
A person can stand a lot as long as they can stand their self. --Axel Munthe
Sometimes we're mistaken about the source of our unhappiness. We walk around with a short fuse, ready to explode if anyone crosses our path. Then, when we do explode, we think it is the other person's fault. At other times we have frightening physical reactions and worry that something is wrong with our bodies. But we are not aware that a deeper feeling of not being able to stand ourselves causes the problem.
Most of us have problems accepting ourselves. When we make peace with our consciences, some of our problems vanish. Other problems may never disappear, but our pain is eased because our inner battle has ceased and we have the energy we need to cope.
Step Three
All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open.
There is only one key, and it is called willingness.
Once unlocked by willingness, the door opens almost of itself, and
looking through it, we shall see a pathway beside which is an inscription.
It reads: “This is the way to a faith that works.”
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 34
Thought to Ponder
Faith makes the impossible possible.
AA-related 'Alconym'
W O W = Willingness Over Willpower
Mental discipline
Courage is fear that has said its prayers. -- Dorothy Bernard
No one of us is always courageous. With trepidation we embark on many journeys. Fear is dispelled each time we rely on our inner strength and trust that our lives are in good hands.
Self-talk is powerful and will prepare us to meet whatever lies ahead today. Self-talk is like prayer and quiets our fears, making it possible to give our full attention to the events transpiring. Self-talk, when positive, cultivates a healthy self-image, one that offers security, even in the face of disaster. We all carry on a dialogue with ourselves much of the time. Taking charge of the messages - making sure they enhance our personal well being - is an option always available to us.
No situation is more than we can handle. Whatever courage or strength is needed is as close as our willingness to go within, to commune with ourselves.
I must own my fears before I can let them go. Courage follows closely on their departing footsteps.
From the book The Promise of a New Day by Karen Casey & Martha Vanceburg. ©
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
A person can stand a lot as long as they can stand their self. --Axel Munthe
Sometimes we're mistaken about the source of our unhappiness. We walk around with a short fuse, ready to explode if anyone crosses our path. Then, when we do explode, we think it is the other person's fault. At other times we have frightening physical reactions and worry that something is wrong with our bodies. But we are not aware that a deeper feeling of not being able to stand ourselves causes the problem.
Most of us have problems accepting ourselves. When we make peace with our consciences, some of our problems vanish. Other problems may never disappear, but our pain is eased because our inner battle has ceased and we have the energy we need to cope.
Today's Action: Today I will be grateful for the gift of self-respect this program gives me.
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
Step Three
All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open.
There is only one key, and it is called willingness.
Once unlocked by willingness, the door opens almost of itself, and
looking through it, we shall see a pathway beside which is an inscription.
It reads: “This is the way to a faith that works.”
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 34
Thought to Ponder
Faith makes the impossible possible.
AA-related 'Alconym'
W O W = Willingness Over Willpower
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
Physical discipline can be difficult. Mental discipline is even more difficult.
Your thoughts are powerful, which is great. And keeping your thoughts focused on what you’re doing demands constant commitment.
Your thoughts will wander if you let them, and there are often times when it’s good to let them. Yet you draw great benefit from being able to keep your thoughts focused in one place for a while.
You are already in control of your thoughts. You just have to set the intention to exercise that control, and continually follow through on that intention.
If you catch your mind wandering off topic, gently nudge it back where you have chosen to keep it. Remind yourself how much you can accomplish when you choose to maintain your mental focus.
Your mind is powerful, yet it can only do so much at once. Make a habit of focusing on a single task for extended periods, and gain maximum benefit from all that power.
Physical discipline can be difficult. Mental discipline is even more difficult.
Your thoughts are powerful, which is great. And keeping your thoughts focused on what you’re doing demands constant commitment.
Your thoughts will wander if you let them, and there are often times when it’s good to let them. Yet you draw great benefit from being able to keep your thoughts focused in one place for a while.
You are already in control of your thoughts. You just have to set the intention to exercise that control, and continually follow through on that intention.
If you catch your mind wandering off topic, gently nudge it back where you have chosen to keep it. Remind yourself how much you can accomplish when you choose to maintain your mental focus.
Your mind is powerful, yet it can only do so much at once. Make a habit of focusing on a single task for extended periods, and gain maximum benefit from all that power.
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