this is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because we truely see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult- once we truly understand and accept it- then life is no longer difficult. Because once it's accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.
Donnamaria, I remember when I first read "A Road Less Traveled", I had just got into recovery and it was a huge eye-opener.Life isn't easy and it's okay to admit it.
I was always saying "Why, God?" "Why did you allow this to happen, and why did you let this happen to me?" One day it was as though I heard Him say out loud, "Why not, you are the only one who could deal with it, the only one who could survive it."
Oh, okay, I see, I did survive and I will continue too.
I was actually given that book also in my early sobriety. I couldn't put it down. yes for the longest time I thought God put me on this earth to see how much pain and disappointments one can take before ending it. figured I was always being punished. I did the why's all the time,
Now I know god doesn't give me anything I can't handle, and if he does he always puts someone in my life that will help. I been told that wonderful phrase " This to shall Pass".
so when things get bad I repeat that in my head and "Thy will be done". and I handle it better, cause regardless of how good or bad things seem it always passes.
wow, this addresses probably one of my biggest hurdles in recovery.....to QUIT fighting it and ACCEPT....this is great.......short and so sweet........*once one accepts, it is not dificult*....i really needed to hear this........thanks BUNCHES/ rosie
Life is difficult.