Life Lessons

Well, this morning's reading strengthen and remind me to stay focused on recovery. Practice, practice, practice. LOL

Day by Day, "...important to start noticing what we are thinking and what we really believe."

Daily Reflections

One Day at a Time in Al-Anon, "...the new member...understandably upset, distraught, and perhaps desperate. Just as ours did in the beginning...trials seem too great for a human being to endure...not yet aware...may be making it worse by complaining, weeping, and trying to outwit the alcoholic...learn not to do...may even distorted by hysteria---this is natural, too...should warn us not to make sweeping judgment on anyone else's problem or suggest making any decisions for her...can offer comfort and hope and the healing therapy of the...program."

Courage to Change, "The most loving form of detachment...forgiveness...think of forgiveness as a scissors. I use it to cut the strings of resentment that bind me to a problem or a past hurt. By releasing resentment, I set myself free...If there is action to take, I am free to take it...Where I am powerless to change the situation, I will turn it over to my Higher Power. By truly letting go, I detach and forgive. When my thoughts are full of bitterness, fear, self-pity, and dreams of revenge, there is little room for love or for the quiet voice of guidance within me...willing to love myself enough to admit that resentments hold me back, and then I can let them go."

Discovering Choices, pgs 141-2, "...beneath my resentment lies a fear of being abandoned and a deep fear of being alone...As I headed down to the river, the guide gave me several tips to keep in mind while I was out there.
1. There is only one river. I can't veer off and end up somewhere else. I may go down a wrong channel, but eventually I'll hit a dead end and then have to turn back and go back to the main river and continue where I left off. If I go with the current of the river, I'll be okay.
2. I'm going to feel lost. Everyone does.
3. If I tip over, just stand up. The average depth is three-to-four feet.
...I was exactly where I was supposed to be at exactly the right time. Another life lesson."

Dear Higher Power of my understanding, thank YOU for this amazing journey called Life. Thank YOU for YOUR constant Love, Support, Compassion and Understanding Guidance YOU provide us all. Please grant me the serenity, knowledge, and courage to know YOUR Will and the willingness to Accept and To Do It. As YOU Will. Love, Carol xoxox