“For it is only by accepting and solving our problem that we can begin to get right with ourselves and with the world about us, and with Him who presides over us all. Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living.”
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Thy Will, Not Mine
I have felt at times in my life that my Higher Power was not there when I reached for it. I also find that I often pray for things for situations to turn out how I want them to. The Twelve N’ Twelve Quote of the Day today was “In the morning we think of [...]
1/13/12 – Living Gratitude
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” -John F. Kennedy “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” -William Arthur Ward “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for [...]
Into Right Thinking
As an alcoholic or addict, we are often challenged by our running minds and endless thoughts. In Twelve-Step programs, we are encouraged to take action against these harmful thoughts. Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh offers us a four-step path of action to take against our thinking. He addresses both vitarka (initial thought) and vichara (developing [...]
1/8/12 – Acceptance vs. Understanding
“We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to believe in a Power greater than ourselves, we commenced to get results, even though it was impossible for any of us to fully define or comprehend that Power, which is God.” -Alcoholics Anonymous p. 46 [...]
1/5/12 – Making Our Happiness
“God can move mountains, but please bring a shovel.” -Anonymous “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.” -Chinese Proverb “Action may not [...]
Are Resentments the #1 Offender?
I often hear people quote the line in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous where it says, “Resentments are our #1 Offender.” I have taken this line as gospel, and done everything possible to purge myself of resentments. Furthermore, I try to prevent from acquiring resentments in the first place. However, after having a discussion [...]
Compassion
“Open up to your family. ALLOW them to show their compassion. ALLOW them to show they do not judge. When you open up, you will gain a deep conviction of their love for you.”
12/19/11 – Giving Freely What Has Been Given to Us
“Strip away the layers and reveal your soul Got to give yourself up and then you become whole” -Matisyahu “‘Tis not enough to help the feeble up, but to support them after. ” -Wiliam Shakespeare “The fragrance always remains on the hand that gives the rose.” -Mohandas Ghandi
Continuing to Take Personal Inventory, Right View, and Right Intention
I have found in my recovery that I must continue to take personal inventory ON PAPER. Simply trying to do it in my head does not work, and I fall behind. Furthermore, when I am doing a written inventory, I must also take the action to make amends where they are due.
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