Thought for the Day| Meditations on Hope and Acceptance
Leap Essence’s Thought for the Day is a daily meditation for those in recovery or dealing with addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Check in with us every morning to read a new passage and find your inspiration for the day.
We are coming to believe in unconditional love.
Being loved without conditions might feel new for a lot of us. Most of us grew up thinking we had to get good grades or be super well-behaved to earn love. And there were always strings attached.
Some of us might have also been taught to believe in a judgmental God, which can make it hard to trust the idea of unconditional love. (“Wait, so you’re saying no matter what I do, I’ll still be loved and forgiven by my Higher Power?”) Because of how we were raised, we might also set conditions for the people we love.
For example, we might think we won’t love someone if they let us down in any way. Luckily, we have the example of so many others who’ve walked this path before us. If they can change, we can too. We just need to be patient with ourselves. We’ve had this mindset for a long time, so it’s not going to change overnight. But it can change, if we really want it to.
Today’s Affirmation:
I will affirm that I am loved unconditionally many times throughout the day. Time will heal me and change my understanding.
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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