Thought for the Day| Meditations on Hope and Acceptance
Leap Essence’s Thought for the Day gives daily meditations for people in recovery or dealing with addiction to alcohol or drugs.
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*February 1*
Feeling graceful is a matter of choice.
It’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of criticizing others and ourselves, but being grateful is a choice we can make right now. For a lot of us, the real question is how to do it.
We have plenty to be thankful for. We found a Twelve Step program that’s opened up new possibilities for us. We don’t hold onto self-pity for days anymore. We ask for help when we’re feeling down or hopeless. We turn to a Higher Power for support, no matter how big or small the problem is, and that helps lighten our load. The list of things we can be grateful for goes on and on. Sure, we can choose to stay stuck and ignore our blessings, but why would we? We can either keep being critical or we can choose to be grateful—it’s up to us.
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Today’s Affirmation:
I will make a list of my blessing today. Keeping my focus on them will improve how I feel all day long.
Since 1954, A Life of My Own has been a key resource for alcoholics in recovery worldwide, with over nine million copies in print. This revised “little book” offers daily reflections, meditations, and prayers to support a clean and sober life, with practical spiritual guidance for everyday living.
Karen Casey, also the author of Each Day a New Beginning for women, she has spent over 20 years speaking on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth. Her own recovery from addiction started in Twelve Step groups more than 30 years ago, and she’s passionate about helping others in those same groups.
This summary is not a substitute for the original book; all quotes are paraphrased and credited to the author and publisher. Thank you.
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