Post by stickmonkey on Aug 2, 2007 7:52:50 GMT -5
August 2 ---------- Practicing honesty
"When we feel trapped or pressured, it takes great spiritual and
emotional strength to be honest."
Basic Text, p.81
Many of us try to wiggle out of a difficult spot by being dishonest,
only to have to humble ourselves later and tell the truth. Some of us
twist our stories as a matter of course, even when we could just as
easily tell the plain truth. Every time we try to avoid being honest,
it backfires on us. Honesty may be uncomfortable, but the trouble we
have to endure when we are dishonest is usually far worse than the
discomfort of telling the truth.
Honesty is one of the fundamental principles of recovery. We apply
this principle right from the beginning of our recovery when we
finally admit our powerlessness and unmanageability. We continue to
apply the principle of honesty each time we are faced with the option
of either living in fantasy or living life on its own terms. Learning
to be honest isn't always easy, especially after the covering up and
deception so many of us practiced in our addiction. Our voices may
shake as we test our newfound honesty. But before long, the sound of
the truth coming from our own mouths settles any doubts: Honesty feels
good! It's easier living the truth than living a lie.
Just for today: I will honestly embrace life, with all its pressures
and demands. I will practice honesty, even when it is awkward to do
so. Honesty will help, not hurt, my efforts to live clean and recover.
pg. 224
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous ©
"When we feel trapped or pressured, it takes great spiritual and
emotional strength to be honest."
Basic Text, p.81
Many of us try to wiggle out of a difficult spot by being dishonest,
only to have to humble ourselves later and tell the truth. Some of us
twist our stories as a matter of course, even when we could just as
easily tell the plain truth. Every time we try to avoid being honest,
it backfires on us. Honesty may be uncomfortable, but the trouble we
have to endure when we are dishonest is usually far worse than the
discomfort of telling the truth.
Honesty is one of the fundamental principles of recovery. We apply
this principle right from the beginning of our recovery when we
finally admit our powerlessness and unmanageability. We continue to
apply the principle of honesty each time we are faced with the option
of either living in fantasy or living life on its own terms. Learning
to be honest isn't always easy, especially after the covering up and
deception so many of us practiced in our addiction. Our voices may
shake as we test our newfound honesty. But before long, the sound of
the truth coming from our own mouths settles any doubts: Honesty feels
good! It's easier living the truth than living a lie.
Just for today: I will honestly embrace life, with all its pressures
and demands. I will practice honesty, even when it is awkward to do
so. Honesty will help, not hurt, my efforts to live clean and recover.
pg. 224
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous ©
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