When I was in school we would spend weeks and sometimes even whole semesters preparing to take tests. We'd study lesson plans, read books, watch videos, all in preparation for midterms and finals. And how I did on the tests all depended on how well I studied the lessons.
In life it's quite a different story. In life, we get the test first and then it's up to us to learn the lesson. And while this may be tough, what's worse is that if we don't learn the lesson, we get another test - then another and another until we learn the lesson.
One of the things I love about recovery is that I've been taught to look for and learn the lesson. When I get a test, I immediately look for my part, examine my motives and look for how I can either make amends, and or act better the next time. This is called a daily 10th Step inventory, and it insures that I learn the lesson quickly.
Life may be tough, and the test may still come first, but now I know how to learn the lesson and avoid taking the test again!
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
What a great quote and story, Pappy, and I really needed this one after the last couple of days. I will try to discover the lessons instead of the gripes from them.
