Friday, May 21, 2021
Today's Gift
A smile is the earliest form of communication. A human infant smiles in the first few weeks of life. As the child grows, it learns how to turn the smile into a laugh - a joyous response reflecting pleasure.
A sense of humor, a feeling of fun, and an ability to laugh are all signs of emotional maturity. Healthy laughter frees us; it is the sunshine that makes life's shadows interesting. When we develop the ability to see the humor in a situation, we gain the ability to handle it.
We were born with smiles. They are as much a part of us as our teeth and hair. Polished and cared for, our smiles can grow into a sense of humor that will help us through the painful times.
How can I turn troubles into smiles today?
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
********************************Twenty-Four Hours a DayKeep It Simple
Life is not to be endured; life is to be enjoyed and embraced.
The belief that we must square our shoulders and get through a meager, deprived existence for far off rewards in Heaven is a codependent belief.
Yes, most of us still have times when life will be stressful and challenge our endurance skills. But in recovery, we're learning to live, to enjoy our life, and handle situations as they come.
Our survival skills have served us well. They have gotten us through difficult times - as children and adults. Our ability to freeze feelings, deny problems, deprive ourselves, and cope with stress has helped us get where we are today. But we're safe now. We're learning to do more than survive. We can let go of unhealthy survival behaviors. We're learning new, better ways to protect and care for ourselves. We're free to feel our feelings, identify and solve problems, and give ourselves the best. We're free to open up and come alive.
Action for the Day: Today, I will let go of my unhealthy endurance and survival skills. I will choose a new mode of living, one that allows me to be alive and enjoy the adventure.
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 begin to see that all people, including ourselves, are to some
extent emotionally ill as well as frequently wrong, and then we
approach true tolerance and see what real love for our fellows
actually means. It will become more and more evident as we go
forward that it is pointless to become angry, or to get hurt by
people who, like us, are suffering from the pains of growing up.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 92
Thought to Ponder
Let us always love the best in others, and never fear their worst.
AA-related 'Alconym'
P U T = Practice Using Tolerance
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net) http://www.aa-alive.net/index.html
The power of enjoyment***************************Daily MotivationExcerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
Enjoyment adds power and effectiveness to whatever you’re doing. When you’re enjoying life, you’re functioning at your highest level.
But what if you must do something that you don’t enjoy? Choose to enjoy yourself anyway.
Enjoyment depends more on your attitude than on your surroundings. To enjoy yourself, you don’t need anything other than the will to do so.
After all, the outer details of life are not nearly the whole picture. Your inner thoughts are what ultimately control whether or not you’re enjoying yourself.
So choose to bring the power of enjoyment to all areas of your life. You’ll be more creative, more pleasant to be around, more positive and more resourceful when you’re enjoying life.
Wherever you may find yourself, whatever you may be doing, find some aspect of it to value and appreciate and enjoy. And enjoy what a powerful positive difference it can make.
From The Daily Motivator website at http://greatday.com/
Enjoyment adds power and effectiveness to whatever you’re doing. When you’re enjoying life, you’re functioning at your highest level.
But what if you must do something that you don’t enjoy? Choose to enjoy yourself anyway.
Enjoyment depends more on your attitude than on your surroundings. To enjoy yourself, you don’t need anything other than the will to do so.
After all, the outer details of life are not nearly the whole picture. Your inner thoughts are what ultimately control whether or not you’re enjoying yourself.
So choose to bring the power of enjoyment to all areas of your life. You’ll be more creative, more pleasant to be around, more positive and more resourceful when you’re enjoying life.
Wherever you may find yourself, whatever you may be doing, find some aspect of it to value and appreciate and enjoy. And enjoy what a powerful positive difference it can make.
From The Daily Motivator website at http://greatday.com/
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