Post by lildee on Mar 2, 2005 14:16:59 GMT -5
Easy Does It - MARCH 2 - GRATITUDE
We have no right to ask, when sorrow comes, "why did this happen to me?" unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. -Philip S. Bernstein
Self-pity used to overwhelm us. We bitterly asked why fate had burdened us with the obsession that brought us to a 12 Step Group. Now that recovery fills our lives, we are grateful for the good fortune that we have been shown a way out.
Gratitude brings humility for our progress and compassion for all those who still suffer. We are not only grateful for what we have received. We are grateful for the opportunity to give. We want to always do more than feel grateful. We need to express that gratitude.
My reply to every complaint I have is "compared to what?" No matter how badly I think I hurt today, every day with my old problems was worse.
We have no right to ask, when sorrow comes, "why did this happen to me?" unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. -Philip S. Bernstein
Self-pity used to overwhelm us. We bitterly asked why fate had burdened us with the obsession that brought us to a 12 Step Group. Now that recovery fills our lives, we are grateful for the good fortune that we have been shown a way out.
Gratitude brings humility for our progress and compassion for all those who still suffer. We are not only grateful for what we have received. We are grateful for the opportunity to give. We want to always do more than feel grateful. We need to express that gratitude.
My reply to every complaint I have is "compared to what?" No matter how badly I think I hurt today, every day with my old problems was worse.
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.