Thursday, December 13, 2018
Today's Gift
resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? . . . .
What could we have done better? . . .
After making our review we ask our Higher Power’s forgiveness and inquire what
corrective measures should be taken.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, "Into Action," p. 86
Thought to Ponder
I want the gift of an untroubled mind.
AA-related 'Alconym'
T G I F = Thank Goodness I'm Forgiven
Take care of you
To heal ourselves is a reclamation of the power we all have as living beings to live in harmony with the life energy and to fulfill our potential as creatures among many on this planet. —Chellis Glendinning
We live in a world that tells us healing only comes from outside ourselves. To some, it may seem odd to think each of us has the ability to heal ourselves.
How is this possible? Easy - we can do it if we believe we can. Whatever we believe we cannot do will remain beyond our ability. But believing we can heal ourselves gives us access to many healing ways. Self-acceptance is healing. Singing, playing, walking by a river are healing. Even helping others with their problems can be healing to us. There are as many ways of self-healing as there are people in the world. Once we experience what is healing for us, we can go on to discover many more healing acts to share with others.
What healing things do I like to do?
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
Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable. --Maya Angelou
Some days we grasp at self-pity like a blanket on a cold night, and we are momentarily comforted. However, extended periods of self-pity will undermine our primary purpose, which is to be at peace with ourselves and others so that we may know freedom from our addictions. Thus our self-pity prevents us from carrying a message of hope to fellow sufferers, that they too can find release from their suffering through the Twelve Steps.
Staying clean and sober are gifts available to all of us when we cultivate gratitude. We can be grateful for this program that has brought manageability and serenity to our life, and that leaves us little room for self-pity, anger, or impatience. Our mind will be willing and open to receive our Higher Power's guidance and support when we let go of our self-pity.
Action for the Day: Today I will stay free of self-pity so I can receive my Higher Power's strength.
Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable. --Maya Angelou
Some days we grasp at self-pity like a blanket on a cold night, and we are momentarily comforted. However, extended periods of self-pity will undermine our primary purpose, which is to be at peace with ourselves and others so that we may know freedom from our addictions. Thus our self-pity prevents us from carrying a message of hope to fellow sufferers, that they too can find release from their suffering through the Twelve Steps.
Staying clean and sober are gifts available to all of us when we cultivate gratitude. We can be grateful for this program that has brought manageability and serenity to our life, and that leaves us little room for self-pity, anger, or impatience. Our mind will be willing and open to receive our Higher Power's guidance and support when we let go of our self-pity.
Action for the Day: Today I will stay free of self-pity so I can receive my Higher Power's strength.
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
Our Review
When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were weresentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? . . . .
What could we have done better? . . .
After making our review we ask our Higher Power’s forgiveness and inquire what
corrective measures should be taken.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, "Into Action," p. 86
Thought to Ponder
I want the gift of an untroubled mind.
AA-related 'Alconym'
T G I F = Thank Goodness I'm Forgiven
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Daily Motivation
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
First, take good care of yourself. When you do, there is no limit to the value you can create for all the other people in your life and your world.
Begin each day by being good to yourself. When you are the best you can be, that’s when you have the most to give.
Find the real joy that lives in each moment, and allow yourself to be filled with it. Your joyful approach to life can make a world of positive difference for everyone around you.
Find and fulfill those things that bring you enjoyment and real satisfaction. It is in those things that you can bring great value to the world.
There’s a reason why it feels so good to feel good. It encourages you to do what you do best.
Be good to you, and you’ll become a more interesting, creative and productive person. Be good to you, and you’ll have what it takes to truly make a difference in the lives of others.
First, take good care of yourself. When you do, there is no limit to the value you can create for all the other people in your life and your world.
Begin each day by being good to yourself. When you are the best you can be, that’s when you have the most to give.
Find the real joy that lives in each moment, and allow yourself to be filled with it. Your joyful approach to life can make a world of positive difference for everyone around you.
Find and fulfill those things that bring you enjoyment and real satisfaction. It is in those things that you can bring great value to the world.
There’s a reason why it feels so good to feel good. It encourages you to do what you do best.
Be good to you, and you’ll become a more interesting, creative and productive person. Be good to you, and you’ll have what it takes to truly make a difference in the lives of others.
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