Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Today's Gift
In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. —Albert Camus
Sometimes we suddenly see or sense opposite emotions within ourselves. The cold of winter presses in on us, and we may feel tested by its bite. Yet, when we think we cannot bear it a moment longer, we find a counterforce within, an inner reassurance that comes like a summer breeze and says we can do what we must. Perhaps it comes in a time of dark despair, and we realize that at least we've made it this far. We are pretty tough. In our deepest sadness about the loss of a love, we may find a more meaningful contact with our Higher Power.
The opposites in our lives may tempt us to fight them. One side may be very clear and obvious while the other side is hidden. When we are open, these extremes are spiritual teachers for us. As we think about life and our feelings today, what opposites do we find?
Today, I will remember that I have an invincible summer at the deepest part of winter in my life.
From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men ©
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
Happiness is not an accident. It comes from following the spiritual voice found in each of us.
This isn't always easy. Sometimes, the voice tells us to do things we're afraid of. For Example, if we're lonely and the voice tells us to call someone on our phone list, we may make excuses to not do it. Again, the voice may say, "Just make the call. It will be okay." If we follow the
voice, we will find happiness. The spiritual voice inside us speaks of care and love. It will never tell us to hurt others or ourselves. It's our Higher Power's voice . It's what Step Eleven calls "conscious contact." If we follow this guiding voice, it will lead us to happiness.
Prayer for the Day: I pray that I'll come to know my Higher Power by listening to the spiritual voice in me.
Action for the Day: Today, I'll meditate and listen to my higher power gentle voice within.
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
On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead.
We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask
our Higher Power to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced
from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 86
Thought to Ponder
True ambition is not what we thought it was.
AA-related 'Alconym'
F A I T H = For All I Trust my Higher Power
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
by Ralph Marston
Going through the dark valley can be difficult, frightening, painful. Yet once you manage to climb out, you’ll be stronger, more inspired, more creative, more energetic.
Challenge is tough, yet you are tougher. Keep going, and get through it.
You’ve benefitted in countless ways from past experience. Soon you’ll have even more of that valuable experience.
When things are too good for too long, you begin to take those good things for granted. A difficult challenge changes all that, making your resources, skills, connections more useful as a result of your renewed appreciation.
Keep going, and get through it. Every day of hardship builds more strength, opens more possibilities.
You are heading toward a place where you can do more than you’ve ever been able to do. Keep going, and you’ll be there soon.
Going through the dark valley can be difficult, frightening, painful. Yet once you manage to climb out, you’ll be stronger, more inspired, more creative, more energetic.
Challenge is tough, yet you are tougher. Keep going, and get through it.
You’ve benefitted in countless ways from past experience. Soon you’ll have even more of that valuable experience.
When things are too good for too long, you begin to take those good things for granted. A difficult challenge changes all that, making your resources, skills, connections more useful as a result of your renewed appreciation.
Keep going, and get through it. Every day of hardship builds more strength, opens more possibilities.
You are heading toward a place where you can do more than you’ve ever been able to do. Keep going, and you’ll be there soon.
From The Daily Motivator website at http://greatday.com/
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