Post by SunnyGirl on Nov 22, 2003 12:48:42 GMT -5
TODAY'S THOUGHT - SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 22, 2003
from the book: The Language Of Letting Go.
The Magic of Gratitude and Acceptance
Gratitude and acceptance are two magic tricks available
to us in recovery. No matter who we are, where we are,
or what we have, gratitude and acceptance work.
We may eventually become so happy that we realize
our present circumstances are good. Or we master our
present circumstances and then move forward into the
next set of circumstances.
If we become stuck, miserable, feeling trapped and
hopeless, try gratitude and acceptance. If we have tried
unsuccessfully to alter our present circumstances and
have begun to feel like we're beating our head against
a brick wall, try gratitude and acceptance.
If we feel like all is dark and the night will never end,
try gratitude and acceptance.
If we feel scared and uncertain, try gratitude and
acceptance.
If we've tried everything else and nothing seems to
work, try gratitude and acceptance.
If we've been fighting something, try gratitude and
acceptance.
When all else fails, go back to the basics.
Gratitude and acceptance work.
Today, God, help me let go of my resistance. Help me
know the pain of a circumstance will stop hurting so
much if I accept it. I will practice the basics of gratitude
and acceptance in my life, and for all my present
circumstances.
Author: Melody Beattie
Shared with love, Sunnygirl
from the book: The Language Of Letting Go.
The Magic of Gratitude and Acceptance
Gratitude and acceptance are two magic tricks available
to us in recovery. No matter who we are, where we are,
or what we have, gratitude and acceptance work.
We may eventually become so happy that we realize
our present circumstances are good. Or we master our
present circumstances and then move forward into the
next set of circumstances.
If we become stuck, miserable, feeling trapped and
hopeless, try gratitude and acceptance. If we have tried
unsuccessfully to alter our present circumstances and
have begun to feel like we're beating our head against
a brick wall, try gratitude and acceptance.
If we feel like all is dark and the night will never end,
try gratitude and acceptance.
If we feel scared and uncertain, try gratitude and
acceptance.
If we've tried everything else and nothing seems to
work, try gratitude and acceptance.
If we've been fighting something, try gratitude and
acceptance.
When all else fails, go back to the basics.
Gratitude and acceptance work.
Today, God, help me let go of my resistance. Help me
know the pain of a circumstance will stop hurting so
much if I accept it. I will practice the basics of gratitude
and acceptance in my life, and for all my present
circumstances.
Author: Melody Beattie
Shared with love, Sunnygirl
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.