Post by stickmonkey on Jul 4, 2007 9:35:26 GMT -5
July 4 ------------ Conflict
"We learn that conflicts are a part of reality, and we learn new ways
to resolve them instead of running from them."
Basic Text, p.87
From time to time, we all experience conflicts. It may be that we just
can't get along with that new co-worker. Maybe our friends are driving
us crazy. Or perhaps our partner isn't living up to our expectations.
Dealing with any conflict is difficult for recovering addicts.
When tempers rise, it is often a good idea to back away from the
situation until cooler minds prevail. We can always return for further
discussion when we have calmed down. We can't avoid troubling
situations, but we can use time and distance to find perspective.
Conflict is a part of life. We can't go through our entire recovery
without encountering disagreements and differences of opinion.
Sometimes we can back away from these situations, taking time to
reflect on them, but there always comes a time when conflict must be
resolved. When that time comes, we take a deep breath, say a prayer,
and apply the principles our program has given us: honesty, openness,
responsibility, forgiveness, trust, and all the rest. We didn't get
clean to keep running from life-and in recovery, we don't have to run
anymore.
Just For Today: The principles my program has given me are sufficient
to guide me through any situation. I will strive to confront conflict
in a healthy way.
pg 194
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous ©
"We learn that conflicts are a part of reality, and we learn new ways
to resolve them instead of running from them."
Basic Text, p.87
From time to time, we all experience conflicts. It may be that we just
can't get along with that new co-worker. Maybe our friends are driving
us crazy. Or perhaps our partner isn't living up to our expectations.
Dealing with any conflict is difficult for recovering addicts.
When tempers rise, it is often a good idea to back away from the
situation until cooler minds prevail. We can always return for further
discussion when we have calmed down. We can't avoid troubling
situations, but we can use time and distance to find perspective.
Conflict is a part of life. We can't go through our entire recovery
without encountering disagreements and differences of opinion.
Sometimes we can back away from these situations, taking time to
reflect on them, but there always comes a time when conflict must be
resolved. When that time comes, we take a deep breath, say a prayer,
and apply the principles our program has given us: honesty, openness,
responsibility, forgiveness, trust, and all the rest. We didn't get
clean to keep running from life-and in recovery, we don't have to run
anymore.
Just For Today: The principles my program has given me are sufficient
to guide me through any situation. I will strive to confront conflict
in a healthy way.
pg 194
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous ©
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.