For an alcoholic, drinking alcohol is like dancing with a gorilla; you're only finished dancing when the gorilla says so. ~Tom W.
Today I am grateful...
- that I am willing to do the maintenance to preserve my sanity
- for art thoughts
- for the pleasure of hearing Tom M's story yesterday told with humor
- that I gave up on trying to fill that empty hole with alcohol
- for a new commission
- that today will be a great day in recovery
I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my acceptance and off my expectations, for my serenity is directly proportional to my level of acceptance. When I remember this, I can see I've never had it so good. ~Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 420
10 comments:
cool gorilla analogy!
I agree with all of that.
did tom say that? that's great -- i don't remember him saying that. now i won't forget.
Hey, I lost my gorilla...anyone seen him?!!!
I like that serenity=acceptance, even I can do that today!
Love and HUGS
And what do you say to a 500 LB GORILLA? Not a damned thing if you vant to live. I liked that. I'm glad you're here for me today.
Luv ya.
I dig the gorilla quote :)
I dig your painting :)
damn it's hard to stay away from expectations sometimes....don't ya think?
attitude, its our choice
I found your card while looking through my wallet this afternoon. It made me happy.
Thank goodness my Gorilla hit the rode. I could not live with him anymore. He drove me CRAZY!
I love your art thoughts.
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