I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. -- Winston Churchill
We are used to learning the hard way. Many of us think we're different and can do things our own way. But then we get in too much trouble or pain. The first A.A. members were just like us. They knew how it was to hate being told what to do. So they suggested we follow the Twelve Steps. They didn't say we have to do anything. They didn't say working the Steps is the only way to live sober. They just said the Steps worked for them.
We're finding out that the Steps work for us too. We don't have to work them. We don't have to stay sober. We just like our new sober life better than our old drinking or drugging life. And we're learning how to live this new life by working the Steps.
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, help me be open to your lessons. Teach me gently and help me listen.
Action for the Day
I will list five ways that I get in the way of my own learning.
This is good for the messenger too - we're also bossy and controlling. This motto of just giving suggestions allows us to try a new less demanding self righteous approach to interacting with people. Good lessons for all involved for sure I think!
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Thanks for everything. Peace and Love on your journey.
Yes Tasha, you're right ... ... ... I was just thinking that in addition to keeping an 'open mind' for our lessons, it is equally important for me to keep my 'eyes' open ... listening is important, but I think I have missed seeing the things that God's lessons are trying to 'show' (teach) me ...
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
