Friday, November 8, 2019

The Work-In: Daily Motivation 11-8-2019

Friday, November 8, 2019
Today's Gift

Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves together. —Thomas Carlyle

Silence does not draw attention to itself. It is the ultimate in letting go and letting be. It is the opposite of the great dramatic event, so we easily forget silence is a basic means by which we grow. We live in a "can do" society that applauds a person of action who gets a job done. Perhaps we learned to think that being alone in silence is empty time with nothing happening.

In truth, some great things happen only by decisive action, but other great things happen only when we get ourselves out of the way and simply allow them to occur. It would be foolish to believe only in action and miss the benefits that come from quiet moments. When we withdraw from the hubbub of the world around us and quiet our minds, we are making room for great things to fashion themselves together.

Today, I will remember the importance of silence in my growth. I will set aside some of my busyness and be still.


From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men ©

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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

Normally, we do not so much look at things as overlook them. --Alan Watts

As we live our very busy lives we might say, "How full and rich my life is!" But are we stopping long enough to look, to take in experiences, digest them, and grow from them? Or is our attention always focused upon the next event? Are we running from one thing to another, never truly being present in the current moment?

For spiritual deepening, many of us men do not need to enrich the events in our lives as much as we need to simplify and quiet ourselves. We need to slow down and look at what is here. At a banquet, we might appreciate a few fine foods served in a tranquil atmosphere more fully than a lavish variety served in a frenzied atmosphere. For today, we are not able to stop the hectic pace of the world, but we can slow ourselves down and notice and reflect upon our experiences. Then they will have meaning and value for us.

Action for the Day: Today, I will slow down. I will notice what my experiences are and give myself time to look.


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

A Chronic Alcoholic
"I have never seen one single case recover, where that state of mind
existed to the extent that it does in you." Our friend felt as though the
gates of hell had closed on him with a clang. They said to the doctor,
"Is there no exception?" "Yes," replied the doctor, "there is.
Exceptions to cases such as yours have been occurring since early
times. Here and there, once in a while, alcoholics have had
what are called vital spiritual experiences."
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 27

Thought to Ponder

When all seems lost, hanging on a little longer
never fails to bring mysterious help.

AA-related 'Alconym'
A A W O L = A A W
ay Of Life


From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net) http://www.aa-alive.net/index.html


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Daily Motivation

Excerpt of The Daily Motivator

Worry is a waste
by Ralph Marston

Worry is a waste. Find something better to do.

Worry achieves nothing, and it eats up your precious time. Let go of the worry, and use the time to create some real, meaningful value in your world.

Instead of worrying that the worst things will happen, work to make sure the best things happen. Instead of worrying about whether someone will give you a break, work to put yourself in a position where you don’t need a break.

It’s smart to act on your concerns, but foolish to simply worry about them. The best way out of worry is action, so find something positive you can do instead of letting the worry build.

You have the wonderful ability to act and to make a difference. As such, it makes absolutely no sense to worry.

The next time you feel worry, stop it immediately and start taking action. Whatever may or may not happen, you can turn it into something great.

From The Daily Motivator website at http://greatday.com/


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