I ask that You might help me work through all my problems, to Your Glory and Honor. --Alcoholics Anonymous
Many of us lived in situations where it wasn't okay to identify, have, or talk about problems. Denial became a way of life - our way of dealing with problems.
In recovery, many of us still fear problems. We may spend more time reacting to a problem than we do to solving it. We miss the point; we miss the lesson; we miss the gift. Problems are a part of life. So are solutions.
In recovery, we learn to focus on solving our problems. First, we make certain the problem is our problem. If it isn't, our problem is establishing boundaries. Then we seek the best solution. This may mean setting a goal, asking for help, gathering more information, taking an action, or letting go.
Face and solve today's problems. Don't worry needlessly about tomorrow's problems, because when they appear, we'll have the resources necessary to solve them.
God, help me face and solve my problems today. Help me do my part and let the rest go. I can learn to be a problem-solver.
Our view of what is actually a "problem", when we are working the AA program, changes too. When I was drinking, I never had so many "problems"... [oh yes, other than.. uh... DRINKING???????] ..... (and I can also feel that way when sitting in my crapolla...) but if I make a list and scratch out stuff that's really trite and will work ITSELF out today, I find I have very few real problems, other than me and my attitudes and lack of acceptance.
thanks as always for great topics/meditations, Larry.
xjonix
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~Your Higher Power has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
