Thursday, November 19, 2020
Today's Gift
Stillness is not so much the absence of noise and activity, but rather the presence of transparency, an invisible openness to the immediate world about us. Heaviness falls away from us, and a richer, deeper life appears. Time alone, in which we can be curious and question everything, is the only true way to get to know oneself.
When we take a spell away from the daily race, quiet the turbulence of our normal pace, and slow down to the speed of life, we stimulate a different part of us, which opens us to new ideas and puts us more in touch with what we really love. The sense of spaciousness to just be, in a world so consumed by doing, is good for us on every level and reinforces our commitment to our growth.
We may have to actually schedule such time for ourselves—make an appointment with solitude—to create the space and place to go deeper within. At first, we will encounter both battles and peace there, just as in the outer plane of existence. Through awareness, we eventually will surrender struggle, creating greater harmony between our inner and outer worlds.
I welcome stillness and the peace it can bring. Today, I will do less and be more.
From the book Cornerstones, Daily Meditations for the Journey into Manhood and Recovery ©
From: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Thought for the Day http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery/thought-for-the-day
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There is wonder in the moment, if we but look for it, let it touch us, believe in it. And with the recognition and celebration of the wonder comes the joy we desire and await.
Being wholly in tune with the present moment is how we'll come to know the spiritual essence that connects all of life. We search for peace, happiness, and contentment outside of ourselves. We need instead to discover it within us, now and always, in whatever we are experiencing.
We can let our experiences wash over us. Longing for a different time, a distant place, a new situation breeds discontent. It prevents us from the thrill. the gifts offered in this present moment. But they are there.
We can practice feeling joyful in the present, be thrilled with the realization that right now, all is well. All is always well. Life is full of mystery and wonder and each moment of our awareness adds to the wonder.
Action for the Day: I am moving forward; we all are. I am on target. l am participating in a glorious, wonderful drama. Let me jump for joy. l have been specially blessed.
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
We are sure our Higher Power wants us to be happy, joyous, and free.
We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of
tears, though it once was just that for many of us. But it is
clear that we made our own misery. The Universe didn’t do it.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) p. 133
Thought to Ponder
Happiness is part of the journey, not some distant destination.
AA-related 'Alconym'
A L O H A = A Lot Of Happy Alcoholics
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net) http://www.aa-alive.net/index.html
All that’s right***************************Daily MotivationExcerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
Every day, a few things go wrong. But a whole lot more things go right.
Do your best to fix what is broken. And remember to appreciate, support, and maintain the many things that continue to work very well.
It’s natural, and smart, to focus on the dangers and the risks. But imagine what would happen if you chose to focus a little more on the opportunities.
You’ll always have a number of issues to complain about. Yet there’s much, much more for which you can be thankful.
Be very careful not to discard or disparage all that’s good in your attempt to remedy what is wrong. Put your problems in perspective, for that’s what will enable you to solve them.
Yes, by all means improve on what’s wrong. Do it by fully valuing and making good use of all that’s right.
Every day, a few things go wrong. But a whole lot more things go right.
Do your best to fix what is broken. And remember to appreciate, support, and maintain the many things that continue to work very well.
It’s natural, and smart, to focus on the dangers and the risks. But imagine what would happen if you chose to focus a little more on the opportunities.
You’ll always have a number of issues to complain about. Yet there’s much, much more for which you can be thankful.
Be very careful not to discard or disparage all that’s good in your attempt to remedy what is wrong. Put your problems in perspective, for that’s what will enable you to solve them.
Yes, by all means improve on what’s wrong. Do it by fully valuing and making good use of all that’s right.
From The Daily Motivator website at http://greatday.com/
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