Turn out all thoughts of doubt and fear and resentment. Never tolerate them if you can help it. Bar the windows and doors of your mind against them, as you would bar your home against a thief who would steal in to take away your treasures. What greater treasures can you have than faith and courage and love? All these are stolen from you by doubt and fear and resentment. Face each day with peace and hope. They are results of true faith in God. Faith gives you a feeling of protection and safety that you can get in no other way. ~Twenty-Four Hours a Day
Today I am grateful...
- that So took all those photos of the old homestead
- that there is a solution
- that a member that went out over the weekend said she will pick up a new desire chip today
- that a newcomer told me last week that my recovery seems to be in my thoughts all the time
- that the huge amount of time I spent thinking about drinking has been replaced with thoughts about sobriety
- that I finally got it that day back in November 2003
We've also been conditioned to believe that we're being spineless and wimpy if we don't become outraged by certain injustices and wrongs. There's a difference, however, between feeling strongly that something is wrong and being sullen and resentful about it. The first kind of feeling helps us remedy the problem; the second feeling simply intensifies our hurt. Under no circumstances can we afford resentment. ~Walk in Dry Places
9 comments:
Out! Out! Damned resentments!
I really enjoyed Lisa's pictures of your homeplace. I was struck again by how similar our little GLS's were back then.
p.s. what is the secret of Nim?
Thanks. Just what I needed.
Are you gay?
(I hope your not offended by this question)
It's practicing these principles in all our affairs--I have to keep them in my mind or I'll go right back to the same old behaviors of taking care of someone else or solving their problems for them.
As usual, your quotes are great. I hope she made it the meeting today.
I wonder how Dave came up with "gay" out of that post? I think it's awesome that someone noticed that your recovery is always on your mind.
but....ok....are you?
Dave and Pam, I think so.
You're kidding!
big smile.
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