Friday, May 7, 2021
Today's Gift
How familiar we are with trying to be someone other than ourselves; ones more exciting, we think, or sexier, or smarter. We have probably devoted a great deal of energy to this over the years. It's likely that we are growing more content with ourselves now. However, aren't there still situations in which we squirm, both because we want to project a different image, and because we resent our desire to do so?
We each have been blessed with unique qualities. There is no other person just like ourselves. We each have special features that are projected in only one way, the way we alone project them.
Knowing that we are perfect as we are is knowledge that accompanies growth. How much easier life is, how much more can be gained from each moment, when we meet each experience in the comfort of our real selves. The added gift of simply being ourselves is that we'll really hear, see, and understand others for the first time in our lives.
I can only fully focus on one thing, one person at a time. I will free my focus from myself today and be filled up by my experiences with others.
From Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey ©
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
For many for us, life was a burden while using alcohol and other drugs. As our illness went on, life was more ugly. We grew further from our friends, family, and Higher Power. In recovery, our eyes and hearts open a little more each day. We see the beauty that life holds. We now see the beauty that life holds. We now see that before recovery, we weren’t living---we were dying. In recovery, we again feel happy when we hold a baby. We again may feel joy when we see a sunset. This happens mainly because we've chosen to be with people who love life, people who've been given a second chance. Once we've almost lost something important, it becomes more precious. We almost lost our lives. Now our lives are special.
Prayer for the Day: Higher Power, thank-you for a second chance. Thank-you for opening my eyes and heart. Give me the strength to keep them open.
Action for the Day: I'll list the most beautiful parts of my life. I'll open my heart today to the joy in store for me.
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
But in other instances only the closest scrutiny will reveal what
our true motives were. There are cases where our ancient enemy,
rationalization, has stepped in and has justified conduct which
was really wrong. The temptation here is to imagine that we had
good motives and reasons when we really didn't.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 94
Thought to Ponder
Don't believe everything you think.
AA-related 'Alconym'
J A D E = Justify, Argue, Defend or Explain
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net) http://www.aa-alive.net/index.html
Step up and take responsibility***************************Daily MotivationExcerpt of The Daily Motivator
by Ralph Marston
The people who get what they want in life are those who are willing to take responsibility. Think about it -- who would you rather deal with? Someone who makes excuses, and blames other people for everything that goes wrong, or someone who takes responsibility and gets the problem solved no matter whose “fault” it is?
When you are willing to take responsibility, you immediately stand out from the crowd. You become an effective, “can-do", results-oriented person. You’re a leader and an achiever. It’s only logical that when you’re willing to accept more responsibility, you’ll get more responsibility.
Take responsibility for your own work. For your own career. For your own surroundings. For your own health. Avoid blaming others for your problems, because that gives them control over your life. The moment you take responsibility, you become the master of your own destiny.
Take charge, take control, take responsibility.
The people who get what they want in life are those who are willing to take responsibility. Think about it -- who would you rather deal with? Someone who makes excuses, and blames other people for everything that goes wrong, or someone who takes responsibility and gets the problem solved no matter whose “fault” it is?
When you are willing to take responsibility, you immediately stand out from the crowd. You become an effective, “can-do", results-oriented person. You’re a leader and an achiever. It’s only logical that when you’re willing to accept more responsibility, you’ll get more responsibility.
Take responsibility for your own work. For your own career. For your own surroundings. For your own health. Avoid blaming others for your problems, because that gives them control over your life. The moment you take responsibility, you become the master of your own destiny.
Take charge, take control, take responsibility.
From The Daily Motivator website at http://greatday.com/
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