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The Courage to Change r reading for today, May 21 speaks about the seventh step- Humbly ask HP to remove our shortcomings".
The reading points out that we only ask for help. We don't demand or attempt to impress. we Are simply accepting our place in our relationship my HP no more or less. we do not need to humiliate ourselves but can instead feel honoredto take my rightful place in this wonderful partnership that I am developing.
The guidelines define humility as perpetual quetness of heart . trusting that If i do my part H P will do the rest. If we will remain serene we can trust that my HP will act..
The e is from"Alcoholism the Family Disease" humility will help us see ourselves ni our true perspecive withthe God o my understanding
Betty, thank you for your service and the daily. It is a good reminder to stay humble in every aspect of our lives.
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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
Thank you Betty for your service and the daily! At first glance, I looked at this step with my 'glasses of the past', meaning that I would ask and my 'wish' would be granted. It took time for me to absorb that I am humbling asking and the results are up to the God of my understanding. That includes if, when, etc. It goes back for me to my long-habit style or preference of distorted thinking that was really black/white with no shades of gray.
I too am grateful that my sponsor helped me understand this isn't 'that' but instead is my continuous effort(s) towards a spiritual life. I am not, and will not ever perfect this program or be any more than an imperfect human. This should never stop me from living my best life, one day at a time with an open mind and a humble heart. Humility to me is easily understood to be defined as remaining teachable!
We've had more than 7 inches of rain since last night around 5pm....it's beyond soggy here, which simply means no golf! I went to my son's home and met their new puppy and hung out with my little people. Oh....so fun - two of my favorite things together - grateful for the gift of better relationships! They little people are coming over shortly for an extended play-date while mom goes to the dentist - grateful to be available to be of service to others.
Make it a great day MIP family! (((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
IAH, oh my goodness, that is a lot of rain. All of our bodies of water out my way are nearing the flood stage, but today is a beautiful day and we'll take it. How fun with your little people and the new puppy. Love!
I know that I need to watch how I approach my requests to HP. It is almost a knee-jerk reaction to ask for this and that and make this person this and that. I have had to reframe my prayers to asking for guidance and the ability to listen for it. I ask for blessings on the people in my life rather than ask to force them to do something. So, the word humbly is so important and takes ego out of it.
