The longer we're in A.A., the more natural this way of life seems. Our old drinking lives were a very unnatural way of living. Our present sober lives are the most natural way we could possibly live. During the early years of our drinking, our lives weren't so different from the lives of a lot of other people. But as we gradually became problem drinkers, our lives became more and more unnatural. Do I realize now that the things I did were far from natural?
Meditation for the Day ~
I will say thank you to God for everything, even the seeming trials and worries. I will strive to be grateful and humble. My whole attitude toward the Higher Power will be one of gratitude. I will be glad for the things I have received. I will pass on what God reveals to me. I believe that more truths will flow in, as I go along in the new way of life.
Prayer for the Day ~
I pray that I may be grateful for the things I have received and do not deserve. I pray that this gratitude will make me truly humble.
Hazelden
(Let it be a God or Higher Power of your own understanding)
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
How true this is: My husband and I went out to lunch then to a "real" movie! As we were sitting in the theater we had to laugh at how many people were there. "so, this is what normal people do!" my husband stated! Is that not the wierest thing you ever heard, but so true, at least for us!
By the way,,,we saw "the bucket" with Jack nickolsen. What a fabulous movie! I laughed and cried so hard! I have to say it saddened me that I lost my job working with my beloved chemo patients! As hard as it was emotionally (and with the difficulties w/my co-worker) it was so very rewarding. Possibly something I might get into again when Im sober and a little more emotionally stable!!! (like THAT part will happen!!) Thanks D, Lani
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
