Thursday, February 7, 2019
Today's Gift
The first step in recovery is accepting powerlessness. There are some things we can't do, no matter how long or hard we try. These things include changing other people, solving their problems, and controlling their behavior. Sometimes, we feel powerless over ourselves - what we feel or believe, or the effects of a particular situation or person on us.
It's important to surrender to powerlessness, but it's equally important to own our power. We aren't trapped. We aren't helpless. Sometimes it may feel like we are, but we aren't. We each have the God given power, and the right, to take care of ourselves in any circumstance, and with any person. The middle ground of self-care lies between the two extremes of controlling others and allowing them to control us. We can walk that ground gently or assertively, but in confidence that it is our right and responsibility.
Let the power come to walk that path.
Faith
To clergymen, doctors, friends, and families, the alcoholic
who means well and tries hard is a heartbreaking riddle.
To most A.A.'s, they are not. There are too many of us who
have been just like the, and have found the riddle's answer.
This answer has to do with the quality of faith rather than its quantity.
This has been our blind spot.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Two) p. 32
Thought to Ponder
Faith is mighty. Action with faith is mightier.
AA-related 'Alconym'
F A I T H = Found Always In Trusting a Higher Power
Practice patience
It is the weak who are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong. —Leo Rosten
When we think of strength, do we think of someone who shows no emotion and intimidates others with physical power? True strength is the freedom to show all kinds of feelings. Strong people aren't afraid of being vulnerable. A person who feels insecure may not feel free to show any kind of softness or be able to share gentle feelings. If we have true inner strength, we are not afraid to show what is a part of us, gentle feelings included.
It is wonderful to see a well-conditioned athlete cry tears of joy after a victory. In such an example we can see physical and emotional strength. In our lives together, we will be stronger if we do not try to hide our feelings out of fear. As our feelings flow, we will increase our self-understanding and build our true strength.
Am I strong enough to show how I really feel today?
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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Keep It Simple
Owning Our Power
We need to make a distinction between powerlessness and owning our power.
We need to make a distinction between powerlessness and owning our power.
The first step in recovery is accepting powerlessness. There are some things we can't do, no matter how long or hard we try. These things include changing other people, solving their problems, and controlling their behavior. Sometimes, we feel powerless over ourselves - what we feel or believe, or the effects of a particular situation or person on us.
It's important to surrender to powerlessness, but it's equally important to own our power. We aren't trapped. We aren't helpless. Sometimes it may feel like we are, but we aren't. We each have the God given power, and the right, to take care of ourselves in any circumstance, and with any person. The middle ground of self-care lies between the two extremes of controlling others and allowing them to control us. We can walk that ground gently or assertively, but in confidence that it is our right and responsibility.
Let the power come to walk that path.
Prayer for the Day: Today, I will remember that I can take care of my self. I have choices, and. I can exercise the options I choose without guilt.
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
To clergymen, doctors, friends, and families, the alcoholic
who means well and tries hard is a heartbreaking riddle.
To most A.A.'s, they are not. There are too many of us who
have been just like the, and have found the riddle's answer.
This answer has to do with the quality of faith rather than its quantity.
This has been our blind spot.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Two) p. 32
Thought to Ponder
Faith is mighty. Action with faith is mightier.
AA-related 'Alconym'
F A I T H = Found Always In Trusting a Higher Power
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Daily Motivation
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
People who cause you problems also give you something of real and lasting positive value. They provide you with the opportunity to practice and build your patience.
Patience is a profoundly powerful and useful thing to have. It can bring real value into your life in almost any situation.
With patience, you can achieve a thousand times more than what you could achieve without it. With patience, you can listen, learn, work and prosper instead of lashing out at every frustration.
Patience enables you to see and to experience rich treasures that you otherwise would have missed completely. Patience gives you the ability to forge deep and meaningful connections with others.
Practice patience, and you avoid costly careless mistakes. Live with patience, and you have the persistence to create great things.
Be truly thankful for each opportunity you receive to strengthen your patience. For it will surely bring new richness to your life.
People who cause you problems also give you something of real and lasting positive value. They provide you with the opportunity to practice and build your patience.
Patience is a profoundly powerful and useful thing to have. It can bring real value into your life in almost any situation.
With patience, you can achieve a thousand times more than what you could achieve without it. With patience, you can listen, learn, work and prosper instead of lashing out at every frustration.
Patience enables you to see and to experience rich treasures that you otherwise would have missed completely. Patience gives you the ability to forge deep and meaningful connections with others.
Practice patience, and you avoid costly careless mistakes. Live with patience, and you have the persistence to create great things.
Be truly thankful for each opportunity you receive to strengthen your patience. For it will surely bring new richness to your life.
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