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Leaning on HP-The author discusses the importance of Step 3: turning our will and life over to God's care. They learned that with good intentions, their suggestions for others may not be helpful. They also learned that fear may be an underlying factor. They realized that they don't always know what's best, and a better action is to turn their fear and love over to HP.
Today's Reminder: I am not a rocket scientist, a philosopher, or a wizard. Even if I were all three, I would still find myself looking off the edge of my understanding into a vast unknown. As I recognize my own limitations, I am more grateful than ever for a Higher Power who is free from such restrictions.
Quote from Plato: ...time will change and even reverse many of your present opinions. Refrain, therefore, awhile from setting yourself up as a judge of the highest matters.
I can only be grateful for my faith in my Higher Power of my understanding. Looking back I can see years of useless guidance I offered my A, only leaving me sickened with worry, frustration, anger, and anxiety. Of the many gifts of alanon, learning that I can turn things over to my HP, brings me comfort, relief, and sanity. Lyne
Thank you Lyne for the daily and your service. I too am grateful that I have a HP of my understanding who has a master plan and knows what's best. I too felt I knew best for my A(s) and wasn't restrained in telling them. I was way more focused on 'being right' as I felt if things went as I wanted, then happiness would follow. What I know today is that I am responsible for my joy, peace and quality of life and what others do or don't do is not a reflection on me or a cause of my state of being.
I do know today I prefer to be happy instead of right. My life is much more peaceful when I focus on self and program. I am willing to grow where planted and no longer 'wait' for joy. I am able to find it by being present, keeping life simple and focusing on my side of the street. I leave the rest up to HP.
Make it a great day! Up super early as I struggle to sleep. Off to golf in a while and then parent plans! (((Hugs)))
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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
GooD Morning Lyne and IAH I have truly embraced Step 3 and today find no difficulty in turning my will over and trusting that HP will provide me with the courage, serenity and wisdom that i need to live life on "life's Terms. That is indeed a change in attitude that has happened as I continue to show up and embrace the principles of this powerful program. Trusting HP and prayer are another gift
Thanks for your service
Thank you Lyne for your service! Betty and Iamhere, thank you for your wisdom.
I seem to struggle with this almost daily. LOL! I am constantly telling myself, "Don't worry, HP's got this!" My problem is that I have yet to remain in a state where I wholeheartedly believe that. I remind myself, baby steps, PNP, baby steps!
Thank you for the gentle reminder!
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"The wolf that thrives, is the one you feed." - Cherokee legend
"Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields... Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness." Mary Oliver
