I now trust my intuition and let it guide me in enhancing every area of my life. Today I will pay attention to the voice inside, my intuitive self. I will take time to listen, to evaluate and to act appropriately.
My intuition is a gift that bestows knowledge on me when I need it. Right ideas are always available - waiting in my consciousness to be used for my good.
In my alcoholic home, I often silenced my inner voice. As a child, my intuition kept me safe and at the same time, urged me to express myself. In adulthood, I will no longer live with this double bind.
Today I welcome my inner knowing and listen attentively. Today I appreciate the creative ideas my intuition brings.
(Rokelle Lerner)
WALK IN DRY PLACES - SELLING MYSELF
Personal Relations
Thoughtful people tell us that every person has to "sell" himself or herself in daily work. As alcoholics, we can find that threatening. Uncertainty and the fear of rejection or failure put us under stress.
We can avoid this stress and tension by putting all responsibility for results in God's hands. While it is true that we want to succeed and to be accepted, we can never be sure that our idea of success is the right one. There are times when our strong determination to succeed at all costs makes us overbearing and demanding in our approach. We may be so anxious to appear competent and knowledgeable that we overreach ourselves and make stupid blunders.
God can show us how to handle each day's affairs in an orderly, reasonable way. It is not necessary to win every argument or to make every sale. We can sell ourselves more effectively when we go through the day calmly and take a genuine interest in the ideas and concerns of others.
I will look upon my customers and fellow workers as friends and allies. I do not have to bludgeon every person into accepting my point of view. If I am sincerely trying to follow God's will in all my affairs, others will sense my sincerity and will be glad to consider what I have to say.
