Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125
There came a time in my program of recovery when the third stanza of the Serenity Prayer -- "The wisdom to know the difference" -- became indelibly imprinted in my mind. From that time on, I had to face the ever-present knowledge that my every action, word and thought was within, or outside, the principles of the program. I could no longer hide behind self-rationalization, nor behind the insanity of my disease. The only course open to me, if I was to attain a joyous life for myself (and subsequently for those I love), was one in which I imposed on myself an effort of commitment, discipline, and responsibility.
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
One drink started a train of thought that became an obsession, & from then on, we couldn't stop drinking. We developed a mental compulsion to keep drinking until we got good & drunk. People generally make two mistakes about alcoholism. One mistake is that it can be cured by willpower only. Most alcoholics have tried both of these ways & have found that they don't work. But we members of A.A. have found a way to arrest alcoholism. Have I got over my obsession by following the A.A. programme?
Meditation for the Day ~
I will try to be unruffled, no matter what happens. I will keep my emotions in check, although others about me are letting theirs go. I will keep calm in the face of disturbance, keep that deep, inner calm through the experiences of the day. In the rush of work & worry, the deep, inner silence is necessary to keep me on an even keel. I must learn to take the calm with me into the most hurried days.
Prayer for the Day ~
I pray that I may be still & commune with God. I pray that I may learn patience, humility & peace.
(Let it be a God or Higher Power of our own understanding) Danielle x
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
