~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Be A Sponsor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ACCEPTING OUR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES
Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. This is to adopt a realistic humility without which no genuine advance can even begin. Again and again, we shall need to return to that unflattering point of departure. This is an exercise in acceptance that we can profitably practice every day of our lives.
Provided we strenuously avoid turning these realistic surveys of the facts of life into unrealistic alibis for apathy or defeatism, they can be the sure foundation upon which increased emotional health and therefore spiritual progress can be built. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 44
When I am having a difficult time accepting people, places or events, I turn to this passage and it relieves me of many an underlying fear regarding others, or situations life presents me. The thought allows me to be human and not perfect, and to regain my peace of mind.
Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Work The Steps*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Twenty-Four Hours A Day by Hazelden / January 22nd
A.A. Thought for the Day
In the beginning, you want to get sober, but you're helpless, so you turn to a Power greater than yourself and by trusting in that Power, you get the strength to stop drinking. From then on, you want to keep sober, and that's a matter of reeducating your mind. After a while, you get so that you really enjoy simple, healthy, normal living. You really get a kick out of life without the artificial stimulus of alcohol. All you have to do is to look around at the members of any A.A. group and you will see how their outlook has changed. Is my outlook on life changing?
Meditation for the Day
I will never forget to say thank you to God, even on the grayest days. My attitude will be one of humility and gratitude. Saying thank you to God is a daily practice that is absolutely necessary. If a day is not one of thankfulness, the practice has to be repeated until it becomes so. Gratitude is a necessity for those who seek to live a better life.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that gratitude will bring humility. I pray that humility will bring me to live a better, life.
A special Thank you to Phil, DW, Rick and all others who have supported this message board so diligently. Your work here is awesome. Because of people like yourselves there is a notible increase in the level of activity on this board, and without a doubt, many are benefiting from the shares you post, and the replies to others you leave. Please keep comin' back... you are loved and needed here.
John
Phil said
Jan 23, 2005
Hey John Boy??? If it hadnt been for you and this site,--- this kid, without a doubt in my mind-would not be sober, or maybe even not alive today.
God works through you, and the rest of us, to help others if we can, with sharing Experience Strength and Hope.
Thanku John!! God Bless Yu Buddy!!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Be A Sponsor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
ACCEPTING OUR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES
Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as
they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. This
is to adopt a realistic humility without which no genuine advance can even
begin. Again and again, we shall need to return to that unflattering point
of departure. This is an exercise in acceptance that we can profitably
practice every day of our lives.
Provided we strenuously avoid turning these realistic surveys of
the facts of life into unrealistic alibis for apathy or defeatism, they can
be the sure foundation upon which increased emotional health and therefore
spiritual progress can be built.
AS BILL SEES IT, p. 44
When I am having a difficult time accepting people, places or
events, I turn to this passage and it relieves me of many an underlying
fear regarding others, or situations life presents me. The thought allows
me to be human and not perfect, and to regain my peace of mind.
Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Work The Steps*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Twenty-Four Hours A Day by Hazelden / January 22nd
A.A. Thought for the Day
In the beginning, you want to get sober, but you're
helpless, so you turn to a Power greater than
yourself and by trusting in that Power, you get the
strength to stop drinking. From then on, you want
to keep sober, and that's a matter of reeducating
your mind. After a while, you get so that you really
enjoy simple, healthy, normal living. You really get
a kick out of life without the artificial stimulus of
alcohol. All you have to do is to look around at the
members of any A.A. group and you will see how
their outlook has changed. Is my outlook on life
changing?
Meditation for the Day
I will never forget to say thank you to God, even on
the grayest days. My attitude will be one of
humility and gratitude. Saying thank you to God is
a daily practice that is absolutely necessary. If a
day is not one of thankfulness, the practice has to
be repeated until it becomes so. Gratitude is a
necessity for those who seek to live a better life.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that gratitude will bring humility. I pray
that humility will bring me to live a better, life.
"Twenty-Four Hours A Day" is a © Copyrighted book of
Hazelden Foundation. No portion of this publication may
be reproduced in any manner without the written
permission of Hazelden.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*You Are A Miracle*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
A special Thank you to Phil, DW, Rick and all others who have supported this message board so diligently. Your work here is awesome. Because of people like yourselves there is a notible increase in the level of activity on this board, and without a doubt, many are benefiting from the shares you post, and the replies to others you leave. Please keep comin' back... you are loved and needed here.
John