ACCEPTANCE
"And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed
in the world as what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes."
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
Dissatisfaction has been part of my disease and it played a significant role in bringing me to recovery. It is the human condition to dislike where we are. Like many of us, I used to think that only some mystical, non-existent person, place, thing or situation would make me happy. If only my spouse loved me as I want to be loved; if only the boss would see and appreciate my contributions; or if only my house and children were perfect. I sat year after year speculating and fantasizing my life away.
The Serenity Prayer tells me to ask God for the wisdom to know His will for me. I lived in darkness and despair until I learned that my Higher Power is here. He is in charge. I must, through prayer and meditation, seek God's will and do the next right thing. I need to cooperate with my Higher Power to change my attitude. To that end, I do the footwork just for today.
One day at a time...
I will seek and accept God's will for my life.
~ Danny
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Addiction is the disease of "If Only". When I am chronically dissatisfied, I am blaming outside sources for my unhappiness, instead of looking within for a remedy.
Acceptance is the key to finding serenity. When I refuse to Accept life on life's terms, I fight against abstinence, giving the disease a lot more power. When I find myself complaining & finger pointing, I know it's time for an attitude check. Before I point my finger at another, I'd better point it at myself first.
No person place or thing can make me 'happy.' I recognize that happiness comes from within & from changing my focus from fantasy to reality. Living in the present moment prevents me from fantasizing my life away, waiting for the 'better life' that will present itself 'down the road.'
My 'better life' is available to me RIGHT NOW, in this very moment, and for today, I plan to accept that fact & make it my reality. For today, I will do the footwork required to keep me abstinent and on track.
For today, God is in charge.
My 'better life' is available to me RIGHT NOW, in this very moment, and for today, I plan to accept that fact & make it my reality. For today, I will do the footwork required to keep me abstinent and on track.
For today, God is in charge.
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