Acceptance And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation -- some fact of my life -- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God's world by mistake. Until I could accept my alcoholism, I could not stay sober; unless I accept life completely on life's terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitude. Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 417.
Thought to Ponder....
The more accepting I am of myself, the more accepting I am of others.
Recovery Related Acronym A B C = Acceptance, Belief, Change.
I have been thinking that I am ready to start to learn how to give up my struggle to our creator. It seems , from a couple things experienced just the past couple days that I am getting it. It is seeming to be the miracle I have recently asked for. I am just now praying more and letting it be delivered to me in the manner in which God would like me to understand and act as he would have me do.
Just seems like it is the time, It is needed and I am willing.
When I am struggling with a situation, I notice how exhausted I get ...It seems to be an emotional - if not also having to do with endocrine changes of which I most certainly experience now more- But the weariness after the exertion is teaching me something.
Learning by reading and doing and praying.
The positive kinds of social experiences can be a stronghold and when I make a mistake I know I can learn something real for it. (and not to bash myself or another person blaming them for discourse)...Taking the bull by the horns, but letting God be the muscle and the direction!!
Doesnt sound nuts at all!!! Love all the changes that happen to us when we are willing!!! Just like the "promises" teaches us!!!
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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. "
