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Today's reading is about keeping the focus on 'one day at a time' and remembering step 11 and the faith we have in our HPs will for us. When I think about living one day at a time I think about living in the present, and frankly- how difficult that can be at times. For me I don't get stuck in the past so much- I do know that I consider my past at times in order to learn from it, but I do find myself having to hold myself from getting preoccupied with what the future might be for me. I think the magnitude of going through a divorce after a long marriage has, at times, left me feeling like I should CERTAINLY know what's next! When I find myself thinking too much along those lines, I turn to my faith in my HP and trust that everything is happening as it should and with the timing that it should.
For today- I hope that I am able to do my best as any give situation unfolds. I trust that my Hp has a plan for me and I am in the process of living it one day at a time.
Great one Mary!! I often worry about the future, but then I remind myself, that I can only do for today, and that hopefully, what I do for today is setting the stage well for the future. If I worry to much about the past and future then I am not taking care of my self in the present. Kind of a catch 22! Thank you for todays "Hope For Today" and hope you have a wonderful day as well!
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"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it
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HI Mary, Being in the moment,in the day did take a lot of practice and acceptance of progress not perfection. Today I can readily say i can stay in the day and leave the past and future where they belong in HP's competent hands.
Thanks for you service and this important topic this AM.
Enjoy the ay.
This is awesome! I work to do this through learning meditation and practicing every day for 10 min. When I can bring myself into the present moment and be mindful I tend to have better reactions. Though when things are in crises mode like right now this can be very hard. I pray for guidance and help and peace and serenity. I talk to my alanon friend and try to keep making changes in me. Thank you for this one!
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-youfoundme
Let go and let God...Let it be... let it begin with me...
Happy Tuesday to one and all.......I have found that when my mind wanders, to the past or to the future, it's often not in a positive manner. For whatever reason, in these moments, I have to do a secondary 'glance' to explore what was good vs. what was not so good. However, when I stay present and in the moment, my mind is more gracious in seeing what's good/grand first.
I can't explain why this happens for me, but it's 'all good'.....I love that our program suggests we always be mindful of the right now and what we control. Being as I love controlling (as most good Al-Anon's do), I choose to be peaceful, happy and present. How much better can it get has been a mantra lately to help me realize that in the grand scheme of life and living, I am blessed.
Yes, this disease is all around me.....but - for right now, so what? I can choose to give it power or I can choose to keep my power. I can choose to worry, fret and stew over what's going to happen or I can make a plan for my day and step forward. This program has given me the tools to manage how I allow this disease to affect me, and I am and hopefully will remain forever grateful.
(((Hugs))) to all!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
