AA Thought for the Day April 18, 2008 Expectations
Acceptance is the key to my relationship with God today. . . I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my acceptance and off my expectations, for my serenity is directly proportional to my level of acceptance. When I remember this, I can see I've never had it so good. Thank God for AA! Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 420, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
Thought to Ponder....
Expectations are premeditated resentments.
Recovery Related Acronym
A B C = Acceptance, Belief, Change.
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
I was talking with my neighbor yesterday, as they are all hanging out in the sunshine drinking (ahhhh) and also on the phone with a girlfriend. How bizarre...they both stated that they would love to get together with me (and hubby) and go out for dinner or hang out. Both stated that "they didnt have to drink" while they were with us.
My expectations of them was I couldnt hang around them because they drink! Felt good to know they were willing to accept me how I am today and not drink while around me.....Weird!
Good to know they know where I am today and are willing to have a friendship with me still even tho things have changed. I thought I couldnt hang with them anymore. Even avoided them, esp. neighbor, as I didnt want to explain where I was.
Am I expecting to much of them or myself!!!
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
