It is a matter first of beginning - and then following through. --Richard L. Evans
How many times have we started a project or a new path of living only to abandon it after a short time? We may have thought it wasn't what we wanted or there wasn't enough time. Instead of following through, we usually gave up just when it was getting challenging and difficult.
What are our dreams today? Do we wish we could speak a second language, know how to operate a computer, exercise regularly, or attend more meetings? What's stopping us? Each task we'd like to accomplish can only be done by persistence and dedication. We learn a new language one word at a time, learn how to operate a computer one step at a time, exercise regularly one day at a time, and attend more meetings one night at a time.
We don't have to give up an endeavor just because the hard work has begun. Instead of looking down the road where we want to be, we need to look at this moment. If we take a step toward our goals, we'll be closer than if we never took that step.
I can walk toward my goal, remembering each step I take will bring me closer to achievement and personal reward.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
(Too often I have made excuses for not pursuing (or continuing) new interests and or goals.."I'm too old/not smart enough/don't have time/energy, blah, blah, blah". I have noticed that the people I really have a lot of admiration for and who are most inspiring to me are the older folks who don't let age influence them taking risks and chances and doing things which may be out of their comfort zone. One day, I hope I am one of them, that is, if I get more energy and have more time.....LOL! Just kidding..well, kinda :)
I have to get my feet moving first and the rest will follow because my head will come up with excuses for not doing something ,,one thing that this program teaches me is that we Alcholics are undisciplined ,,so i have learned from this.
