IF THE ONLY PRAYER YOU SAID IN YOUR LIFE WAS "THANK YOU", THAT WOULD SUFFICE. ~Meister Eckhart

Sunday, April 5, 2009

04 + 05 = 09

As we let go and gave in to the program, we found more happiness. We found joy in ourselves, our friends, our Higher Power, and those around us. Our self-pity changed to self-respect. We were truly out in the sunshine. We were no longer lost in misery. We know how to walk through misery to find joy. ~Keep It Simple
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Today I am grateful...
  • that my life works today
  • that the program of AA is always there, to keep me grounded
  • that pain can be lessened by trust and faith
  • that I do not have to gossip today to feel better about myself
  • that life is less disruptive with a clean house
  • for easing the battle with defects

Don't work for my happiness--show me yours--show me that it is possible--show me your achievement--and the knowledge will give me courage for mine. ~Ayn Rand

5 comments:

Ed G. said...

Here's to a life that works in and around AA.

Blessings and aloha

dAAve said...

Those are all wonderful things. I am happy for you.

Anonymous said...

Love the Ayn Rand quote. My son just received his one year chip. We are so grateful for A.A. and for his life! I am PROUD of what he is accomplishing. I am proud of him!! We all went out to dinner to celebrate.

Syd said...

Changing self-pity to self-respect is an achievement. And I work on my character defects every day--some days the defects win out.

Mary Christine said...

I love Ayn Rand. and Scott W.