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Antidote for Fear

“As we work the Program, we find that the basic antidote for fear is a spiritual awakening. We lose fear of making decisions, for we realize that if our choices prove wrong, we can learn from the experience. Freedom is choosing.” – A Day at a Time, Feb 23

This is good for me. I often am very indecisive for I think the decision has to be the perfect decision. I can go round and round for days and weeks over something. If I trust my higher power and stay connected, whatever decision I make is the right one, it really just depends upon my perspective. Ilml!

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Humble Abundance

“Humility for us means staying our right size – and remembering we are as humble as we are grateful.” – Drop The Rock

I have always wanted to measure up. To be at least as good as, or better. Sometimes this pushes me to be my best, other times my ego takes over and I’m an butt-head. The difference in outcome depends whether or not I bring gratitude and God into my efforts. As long as I take the 2 G’s with me, I get “humble abundance”, and that’s the stuff life loving is made of. Love your life, ILMine!

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Waking Up… Spiritually

“My spiritual awakening continues to unfold… This is a better way to live.”

Wow how true is that. Being faith-filled and fear-free instead of fear-filled and faith free. Learning to live in gratitude and love, more and more each day rocks. And doing it with you is the bomb. Have a super-licious day! ILML!

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The Life Lovers’ Path

“Thought for the day: It takes courage to change.” – Hope for Today

Before recovery, when I had problems or was unhappy, I thought by getting someone or something to change, I could “fix” them or it and be happy. I put all my energy into it and stayed miserable. The secret is to put my energy into changing me and my attitudes through working my spiritual program of action. Ahhh, relief, finally. This easier softer way is the life lovers’ path!!! Enjoy each and ever second of today – insist on it – I sure will!!!

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Path to Happiness

“I cannot consider myself different in AA; if I do I isolate myself from others and from contact with my higher power…Today I practice being just another alcoholic in the worldwide fellowship of alcoholics anonymous”. – Daily Reflections

Choosing isolation in sobriety has resulted in stagnation and emotional pain. Learning day by day to be “a part of” is the path to happiness and fulfillment. Just by sharing this text, I can intro HP into my life today. Share one with me, and love your life!

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Look at the Best

“…when we get stuck in a rut of negativity about our mate, all the loving things that he or she is actually doing may be invisible to us. Assume the best about your partner. Otherwise you may end up throwing away something of value because you have deemed it worthless.” – YCMMA p92

This is very important for me in all relationships. When I focus on good, good happens. Along with setting healthy boundaries, it seems good relationships are inevitable with this attitude. Ilml!

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Gratitude with Boundaries

“in order to truly practice gratitude in love, we have to know where our limits are, what is acceptable to us. Sometimes for our own good and the good of the family, we must turn our attention to the negative behavior and set a boundary – beyond this I will not go.” – Attitudes of Gratitude p88

I have learned in the Program to set boundaries. I didn’t set boundaries nor did I respect others boundaries before. My relationships then were dysfunctional to say the least. This quote is a good reminder for me. Ilml!

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Courage & Fears

Drop the Rock says “…courage is fear that’s said it’s prayers.”

I love that saying. Often I don’t even know I’m in fear, just feeling funky or uncomfortable. When I pause long enough to ask myself if how I feel might be related to a fear, I usually become enlightened. Then it’s simply a matter of saying, “Hey God, I realize I’m not feeling good ’cause I’m scared about this. You’re so good to me and have given me such a great life. I have faith that you will help me with this too. Thanks!”

Sounds silly but 9 out of 10 times, these simple words, when spoken aloud, actually make me feel a million times better. Which let’s me get back to loving my life. Hope you had an epic day!

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A Sense of Belonging

“The belonging I have always wanted I have found in AA. God is there. My sponsor is there. All the credit belongs to God.” – Big Book, p. 485

A sense of belonging that comes from the heart is a rare treasure I have access to through my sponsor, the fellowship, and my Higher Power. This shit is real magical, and I’m grateful to share it with you guys. ILML!

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Detaching From Obsession

C2C p43
“Detachment allows us to let go of our obsession with another’s behavior and begin to lead happier and more manageable lives, lives with dignity and rights, lives guided by a Power greater than ourselves.”

I have a person in my life whose behavior I do not agree with. So, detachment and acceptance is my only answer. I was bothered yesterday but not today. I am serene and happy. The Program allows me to handle situations that used to baffle me…or really piss me off. Ilml!