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04-26-2008, 07:18 PM
4/26
Wisdom for Today
One of my favorite aspects of attending meetings is the incredible diversity of the people who attend. We all come into the program from different walks of life. There can be everything from a homeless street addict to a top CEO from business and industry. You will see doctors, layers, and Indian chiefs, housewives, blue-collar workers and teenagers, old-timers and people of every color. Addiction to alcohol and drugs shows no partiality. This very diversity of the program is one of its greatest assets. Each of us brings our own unique perspectives on life in recovery. We are able to teach each other by sharing our experience, strength and hopes with each other. What is one persons character defect, shortcoming or weakness may be someone else's strength.
Each of us in the program has something to offer another. What is my weakness may be your strength. And my strength may be exactly what you are looking for. These strengths and weakness that exist within the program help to balance out the whole. Finding balance is something we all need, and the program helps us to achieve just this. We may all have the same problem, but it is this very diversity with the program that helps us learn how to live life again. It is important for each of us to recognize that we have something to offer. It is just as important for each of us to see that we have something to learn. Do I see that balance and learning to live can be achieved through the members of the program?
Meditations for the Heart
"Stay connected," these are the words my sponsor gave me over and over again. He wasn't just talking about our relationship, although he expected me to call him everyday in the beginning. He was talking about staying connected to my home group. He was talking about staying connected to the program and the steps. He was talking about staying connected to my Higher Power. At first staying connected meant being glued to my support system. As I got further along in recovery, it meant staying plugged in. This connection to all the support has kept me from going back to relying only on myself, and I know that would be nothing but trouble. I have seen people with years of recovery under their belt get unplugged from their support system only to see them eventually get unplugged from recovery. Because of this I know better. Do I stay connected?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
You have created the world as a place of marked diversity, a place in your own image. This very diversity is what helps me become a better person and teaches me how to live with balance. Balance helps me maintain a true sense of humility. This day help me to stay connected to the support that is always available to me. Teach me not to fear asking for help. Let me also be willing to give help when I am asked.
Amen
4/27
Wisdom for Today
When I was active in my addiction, it took every ounce of energy I had just to hold on. It didn’t seem to matter how tightly I held on; things continued to slip away. First it was my relationships with my parents and siblings. Then my relationship with God fell by the wayside. Soon my friends started to disappear, and then my job started to get away from me. In every way possible, my life was slipping away and I knew it was just a matter of time before I lost my life as well. All meaning in life
just seemed to fade away. I was living with only limited time left.
The program and the Grace of God gave life back to me. Today I understand that this time I have been given is borrowed. I owe the program and my Higher Power for saving my life. My whole attitude about my life has changed since coming into the program. I now understand that the life I hold onto today is a gift. I realize that I need to hold this life in trust for the program and for God. This is why I try to give back in some small measure what I have been given. I feel a sense of
responsibility to help others in any way that I can accept the gift that is freely given by God and by the program. Do I hold my life in trust for the program and for God?
Meditations for the Heart
Think deeply about the gift of recovery that has been given to you. When I really stop and think about what could have been and where I am at in my life today, I sit in awe. A miracle has happened. Not only do I have life, but also I have found happiness and inner peace. Then when I think about what it means to have this gift and to hold it in trust, it becomes easy to do the things I need to do in recovery. When I realize what has happened to me in recovery, I become convinced
that anything is possible. I only need to practice these principles in all that I do. I believe that more miracles will occur in my life if I hold my life in trust for God. When I do what He wants me to do, good things happen. I simply need to follow His lead and leave the results up to Him. I know everything will be good. Even in my struggles, I have learned that good can come from these. Am I making good the trust I have been given?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
This is a day to celebrate the miracle of my life. In humble gratitude I know I have been entrusted to live my life as You would want me to. Let me not forget all that has been done for me by the people in the program and by Your mighty hand. Today I know I can celebrate because of the gift of a new day. Let me use this gift wisely.
Amen
Wisdom for Today
One of my favorite aspects of attending meetings is the incredible diversity of the people who attend. We all come into the program from different walks of life. There can be everything from a homeless street addict to a top CEO from business and industry. You will see doctors, layers, and Indian chiefs, housewives, blue-collar workers and teenagers, old-timers and people of every color. Addiction to alcohol and drugs shows no partiality. This very diversity of the program is one of its greatest assets. Each of us brings our own unique perspectives on life in recovery. We are able to teach each other by sharing our experience, strength and hopes with each other. What is one persons character defect, shortcoming or weakness may be someone else's strength.
Each of us in the program has something to offer another. What is my weakness may be your strength. And my strength may be exactly what you are looking for. These strengths and weakness that exist within the program help to balance out the whole. Finding balance is something we all need, and the program helps us to achieve just this. We may all have the same problem, but it is this very diversity with the program that helps us learn how to live life again. It is important for each of us to recognize that we have something to offer. It is just as important for each of us to see that we have something to learn. Do I see that balance and learning to live can be achieved through the members of the program?
Meditations for the Heart
"Stay connected," these are the words my sponsor gave me over and over again. He wasn't just talking about our relationship, although he expected me to call him everyday in the beginning. He was talking about staying connected to my home group. He was talking about staying connected to the program and the steps. He was talking about staying connected to my Higher Power. At first staying connected meant being glued to my support system. As I got further along in recovery, it meant staying plugged in. This connection to all the support has kept me from going back to relying only on myself, and I know that would be nothing but trouble. I have seen people with years of recovery under their belt get unplugged from their support system only to see them eventually get unplugged from recovery. Because of this I know better. Do I stay connected?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
You have created the world as a place of marked diversity, a place in your own image. This very diversity is what helps me become a better person and teaches me how to live with balance. Balance helps me maintain a true sense of humility. This day help me to stay connected to the support that is always available to me. Teach me not to fear asking for help. Let me also be willing to give help when I am asked.
Amen
4/27
Wisdom for Today
When I was active in my addiction, it took every ounce of energy I had just to hold on. It didn’t seem to matter how tightly I held on; things continued to slip away. First it was my relationships with my parents and siblings. Then my relationship with God fell by the wayside. Soon my friends started to disappear, and then my job started to get away from me. In every way possible, my life was slipping away and I knew it was just a matter of time before I lost my life as well. All meaning in life
just seemed to fade away. I was living with only limited time left.
The program and the Grace of God gave life back to me. Today I understand that this time I have been given is borrowed. I owe the program and my Higher Power for saving my life. My whole attitude about my life has changed since coming into the program. I now understand that the life I hold onto today is a gift. I realize that I need to hold this life in trust for the program and for God. This is why I try to give back in some small measure what I have been given. I feel a sense of
responsibility to help others in any way that I can accept the gift that is freely given by God and by the program. Do I hold my life in trust for the program and for God?
Meditations for the Heart
Think deeply about the gift of recovery that has been given to you. When I really stop and think about what could have been and where I am at in my life today, I sit in awe. A miracle has happened. Not only do I have life, but also I have found happiness and inner peace. Then when I think about what it means to have this gift and to hold it in trust, it becomes easy to do the things I need to do in recovery. When I realize what has happened to me in recovery, I become convinced
that anything is possible. I only need to practice these principles in all that I do. I believe that more miracles will occur in my life if I hold my life in trust for God. When I do what He wants me to do, good things happen. I simply need to follow His lead and leave the results up to Him. I know everything will be good. Even in my struggles, I have learned that good can come from these. Am I making good the trust I have been given?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
This is a day to celebrate the miracle of my life. In humble gratitude I know I have been entrusted to live my life as You would want me to. Let me not forget all that has been done for me by the people in the program and by Your mighty hand. Today I know I can celebrate because of the gift of a new day. Let me use this gift wisely.
Amen