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Larry_H


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Today's thought from Hazelden is:

The best things in life are appreciated most after they have been lost.
--Roy L. Smith

Humankind has made such great technological progress, developing marvelous tools and instruments to make our life easier, that it is hard to imagine the struggles our ancestors endured. We are so used to these protective and labor-saving devices that we take them for granted. We fail to appreciate them.

So it is with our loved ones, our fellow workers, our friends, and acquaintances. We are so used to the help, the cooperation, the moral support, and the love we get from them that we may take them for granted. And then we wonder why our relationships don't always go smoothly. What if we were to show them a little appreciation? What if we were to ask God to bless them?

Today I will give thanks to my Higher Power for the people around me and tell them, one by one, how much I appreciate them.



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jj


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great point, Larry.
having a thankful heart can give us better vision... 
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altho' it is very difficult to be thankful in all situations, patience reaveals the message that is there to grow my faith and appreciation of my HPs path for me...
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Dave Harm


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I love this Larry...

To me, the worst thing one person can do to another is taking them for granted... then when that person is gone... is when we realize how much we have lost.

I am sorry for saying "we" instead of "me."  But there is a reason for it.  Awhile back, a close friend in recovery and I were talking about this specific topic.

After a couple of days of conversation about this, my friend sent me a song that she sung... about this topic.  I fell in love with the song because it was so true in my life.  I asked her if she would mind if I created a short video about the song... and she agreed.

This video means a lot to me... it is the end result of two sober drunks working together...




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