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Post by caressa on Aug 28, 2011 6:53:02 GMT -5
When you are having trouble doing one day at a time and it feels as though several days have attacked you at once, realize that nothing except your own thoughts can really attack. In fact, it is only your own thoughts that can prove to you that you have not been attacked or singled out unfairly.
I counter thoughts of 'unfairness' with the realization that I am very lucky the world has not paid me back for all the wrongs I've caused.
- Pocket Sponsor
So many times over the years, I have thought "How unfair life is. I am so hard done by, poor, poor me." Not about drinking, but about life in general.
If only I didn't have parent that....
If I had parent that didn't....
If you had my parents, you would....
If my parent hadn't told me....
Always focused on the past, never in the moment. In the moment is where we have the personal empowerment to make changes. To change those old tapes, to take the focus off the past and into today where I can make healthy choices.
Using others to excuse our own behavior, be it good, bad, or indifferent.
I remember thinking many years ago, stressed about what people were saying about me, "What they are saying isn't true, if they really knew what I did do, they would have lots of reason to talk and things to talk about."
So glad I don't have to go there any more. When I surrender to my Higher Power, this program shows me a better way of life.
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Post by SunnyGirl on Jan 13, 2012 13:25:25 GMT -5
Sorry to have not replied to the earlier, it was an excellent share Caressa.....
It doesn't matter what 12-step group we qualify for, if we get up each day and do the best we can that's the best way to face the changes we make in our lives.
The quote above sums it up so beautifully....
Hugs, SG
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Post by caressa on Dec 30, 2012 18:57:57 GMT -5
Through the holidays, this is a good thing for me to remember. It is one day at a time, just another day on my recovery journey. When I stay in today, I am I granted freedom of choice. When I don't stay in today, my choices are made for me because I slip into the past, and just my today on past events. Attachments:
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Post by caressa222 on Feb 8, 2021 2:13:08 GMT -5
Made a mistake on the previous post . It loses it empowerment.
When I go into the past or into the future, I judge my today on past experiences and my worst fears.
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