Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Today's Gift
As we get more settled in our recovery, we are more vulnerable to becoming rigidly ruled by ideas of behavior, which should serve as guidelines, not moral edicts. If we find ourselves saying we should pass the message of recovery to others, perhaps the spirit of the program is missing. If we are telling ourselves we should go to meetings but don't feel the benefit, perhaps we have lost the spiritual path.
Our powerlessness is the source of vitality in our relationship with our Higher Power. In the painful awareness that our will and our own devices get us nowhere, we can put aside the shoulds and again accept our identity from our Higher Power and the Universe.
Dividends
Joy at our release from a lifetime of frustration knew no bounds.
A person feels they have struck something better than gold. For a time
they may try to hug the new treasure to them self. They may not see
at once that they have barely scratched a limitless lode which will
pay dividends only if they mine it for the rest of they life and insists
on giving away the entire product.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) pp. 128 - 129
Thought to Ponder
Paradox: We must give it away to keep it.
AA-related 'Alconym'
A R T = Always Remain Teachable
Give yourself a little joy
It takes time, love, and support to find peace with the restless one. —Deidra Sarault
Restlessness is born of frustration. Perhaps we want to move ahead with our lives more quickly. Does a job have us trapped? Do past troubles haunt us still? Maybe perfectionism tarnishes every attempt to achieve. We can learn from our restlessness, if we let it guide us to our inner reservoir of peace and spiritual support.
The search for serenity often takes us farther from it. We mistakenly think a different job or home or relationship will answer all our needs. But we find that our restlessness has accompanied us to our new surroundings. Peace has its home within. And mediation opens the door to it. In the stillness of our patience, we are privy to its blessing.
Restlessness indicates our distance from our Higher Power. It may be time for a change in our lives. Change is good; however, our relationship with our Higher Power and the Universe will vouchsafe any needed changes. Restlessness is self-centered and will only hamper the steps we may need to take.
Restlessness is a barometer that reveals my spiritual health. Perhaps prayer is called for today.
From Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey ©
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
As long as I am constantly concerned about what I "ought" to say, think, do, or feel, I am still the victim of my surroundings and am not liberated. ... But when I can accept my identity from my Higher Power and allow Them to be the center of my life, I am liberated from compulsion and can move without restraints. --Henri J. M. Nouwen
As we get more settled in our recovery, we are more vulnerable to becoming rigidly ruled by ideas of behavior, which should serve as guidelines, not moral edicts. If we find ourselves saying we should pass the message of recovery to others, perhaps the spirit of the program is missing. If we are telling ourselves we should go to meetings but don't feel the benefit, perhaps we have lost the spiritual path.
Our powerlessness is the source of vitality in our relationship with our Higher Power. In the painful awareness that our will and our own devices get us nowhere, we can put aside the shoulds and again accept our identity from our Higher Power and the Universe.
Action for the Day: Today, I will set aside my shoulds and return to trust in my Higher Power.
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
Joy at our release from a lifetime of frustration knew no bounds.
A person feels they have struck something better than gold. For a time
they may try to hug the new treasure to them self. They may not see
at once that they have barely scratched a limitless lode which will
pay dividends only if they mine it for the rest of they life and insists
on giving away the entire product.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) pp. 128 - 129
Thought to Ponder
Paradox: We must give it away to keep it.
AA-related 'Alconym'
A R T = Always Remain Teachable
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
Tend to the important things, the serious matters, the consequential tasks. But don’t neglect yourself in the process.
In order to be a positive influence, you have to come from a positive place. Give yourself the time, the care, the space to maintain that positive presence.
It’s tempting to put off the simple enjoyment of life until all the problems are solved. But though you can make much progress, the problems will never all be solved.
Give quality time and attention to your own life, not later, but now. Make yourself able to be there for others by being good to yourself.
Though the demands are high and your resources are limited, there are plenty of ways to take good care of yourself. Refuse to use anything as an excuse for neglecting nutrition, exercise, family, friends, and enjoyable moments.
Remember to give yourself a little joy today, and every day. It will help renew your supply of energy to continue making a positive difference in life.
Tend to the important things, the serious matters, the consequential tasks. But don’t neglect yourself in the process.
In order to be a positive influence, you have to come from a positive place. Give yourself the time, the care, the space to maintain that positive presence.
It’s tempting to put off the simple enjoyment of life until all the problems are solved. But though you can make much progress, the problems will never all be solved.
Give quality time and attention to your own life, not later, but now. Make yourself able to be there for others by being good to yourself.
Though the demands are high and your resources are limited, there are plenty of ways to take good care of yourself. Refuse to use anything as an excuse for neglecting nutrition, exercise, family, friends, and enjoyable moments.
Remember to give yourself a little joy today, and every day. It will help renew your supply of energy to continue making a positive difference in life.
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