The Work-In: Daily Motivation 2-9-2021

 Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Today's Gift

Leave yourself alone. —Jenny Janacek

Three friends were talking. One blamed their self for an unkind remark someone had made to her. Another blamed their self for not getting work done. The other compared their looks to those of the movie stars and thought they were ugly.

The friends each noticed how the other two had put themselves down without being aware of it, and they began to laugh. Then they vowed to be as kind to themselves as they were to each other. Each time they caught themselves being mean to themselves, they imagined they were their own best friend, and were as understanding to themselves as they were to one another.

When we are kind to ourselves, only then can we be truly kind to others, and make ourselves a gift to those around us.

How have I been kind to myself lately?

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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Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Keep It Simple

We have seen too much defeatism, too much pessimism, too much of a negative approach. The answer is simple: if you want something very badly, you can achieve it. It may take patience, very hard work, a real struggle, and a long time; but it can be done . . . faith is a prerequisite of any undertaking. . . . —Margo Jones

How many dreams have we let die? How many projects did we start, only to leave them unfinished? How many times have we promised ourselves, "This time will be different," but then didn't work to make it so? Negativity breeds more negativity. Fortunately, its opposite does likewise. Our attitude will carry us a long way. And a positive attitude will make all things possible.

We are meant for good living. But we must seek it out and be open to its invitation, be willing to put forth the necessary effort. Our dreams are our invitations to move forward, to strive for a further goal. And having faith in our ability to achieve our dreams will make easier the necessary steps.

We have been blessed with dreams, all of us. They are gifts meant to stretch our capabilities.

Action for the Day: I can trust my dreams and aspirations. They are mine, alone, and special to me. Achievement is possible; faith and a positive attitude will ease my efforts.

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

Self-Destruction
When people pour so much alcohol into themselves
that they destroy their lives, they commit a most unnatural act.
Defying their instinctive desire for self-preservation, they seem bent
upon self-destruction. They work against their own deepest instinct.
As they are humbled by the terrific beating administered by alcohol,
the grace of their Higher Power can enter them and expel their obsession.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step 6) p. 64

Thought to Ponder
Our Higher Power enters us through our wounds.

AA-related 'Alconym'
L E T _ G O = Leave Everything To God Okay

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

Let the joy be you

by Ralph Marston

Go ahead, let beauty and wonder astound you. Go ahead, let joy be the sum total of what you are.

Dive deeply into the particular magic of this very moment. Feel the unique texture of where you are, of all that surrounds you.

Ride along on waves of possibilities as they flow out from the very heart of existence. Give yourself over to the power of your most intoxicating thoughts.

Let the joy be in you, with you, around you, from you. Let the joy be you.

Feel those truths that exist far beyond the confines of this temporary, limited condition. Allow yourself the freedom, the confidence, the love to be the whole of your potential.

Filled with endless gratitude, give that love to all you know. Let the joy be you, and let the peace be everything.

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