Though I live and work with people who may be frightened and cynical, I'll hold to the idea that a Higher Power is working ceaselessly to improve the human condition in general. There is no reason why the miraculous healing power that relieved my alcoholism should not apply to other problems in my life. ~Walk in Dry Places
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Today I am grateful...
- that I got the two IRS checks in the mail yesterday
- that so far I don't think I have been affected by the current bed bug infestation the US is experiencing. The CDC is having a two day conference on the problem. I have only seen them once. That was in a motel in Hernandez, MS when a friend and I were caught in a blizzard and had no where else to stay. Creepy.
- that I can be me without any desire to be you. Not that there is anything wrong with you. I am just enjoying being me.
- that without a whole lot of effort today can be totally enjoyable
- for the grounding qualities of prayer
Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. If he does nothing or argues, we do nothing but maintain our own sobriety. If he starts to move ahead, even a little, with an open mind, we then break our necks to help in every way we can. ~Bill W.
16 comments:
I love that sentiment - having no desire to be anyone but you. Wonderful post. I'm relieved I don't have bedbugs as well. (Hugs)Indigo
I got bed bugs once at a hotel in Maryland. I itched for what seemed like weeks. Miserable.
I'm not going to break my neck for anybody. It gets too difficult to breathe.
that I can be me without any desire to be you. Not that there is anything wrong with you. I am just enjoying being me.
man, i was just talking about this with someone this morning - pure miracle!
Nice post Scott. I think I can be grateful for all the same reasons.
I didn't think you could see bed bugs. Eeeeeeewwwwwwwww
I bet I know when that happened. Would you have been headed north about 900 miles?
nice...
I'm glad you are you. Keep it up.
I really should get my eyes checked. I read "for the groundhog qualities of prayer" at first.
I agree wiwth the bed bugs - ugh had them once in my old apt. = misery.
I also love being me more and more each day!
Yes, we have experienced many miracles. I guess we just need to remind each other and ourselves...the same higher power...is at work in all things. Trust, hope...THANKS FOR THE REMINDER!
" Just being you" that is such a precious place. Nice post
I think I would rather be someone who felt better today. Thank you.
If I was you, I would be churning out really shitty paintings.
i lurve this one, "that I can be me without any desire to be you. Not that there is anything wrong with you. I am just enjoying being me."
I loved the Bill W quote...
can you tell us where you referenced it?
John, it is from As Bill Sees It, page 105.
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