A Thought 💭 for The Day 🗓️️ [Jan 12]

Thought for the Day| Meditations on Hope and Acceptance

Leap Essence’s Thought for the Day offers daily meditations for people in recovery or affected by addiction to alcohol or other drugs.

Browse daily passages to find your inspiration for the day.

January 12

Be careful with amends

Hurting someone just to ease your own guilt is not the right way to make amends. The purpose of amends is to repair the damage you’ve caused in your relationships. However, if making amends could hurt someone, you need to think carefully about whether it’s the right time to bring it up. Sometimes, it’s better not to say anything, but you should never ignore the truth or avoid facing it with yourself or with God. One important part of making amends is changing your behavior, especially with family members who may have heard “I’m sorry” too many times.

Repaying money, fixing damages, or making donations on behalf of the person you’ve wronged are all honest ways to make things right. The main goal in making amends is to take responsibility for your actions and show genuine regret. When you back this up with positive changes in your behavior, your relationships will improve right away.

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Today’s Affirmation:

I Will not shy away from any amends I need to make today, but I’ll be careful not to hurt someone with information he or she doesn’t need to know.

A Life Of My Own

Since 1954, A Life Of My Own has been a stable force in the recovery of many alcoholics worldwide. With over nine million copies in print (the original text has been revised), this “little book” offers daily thoughts, meditations, and prayers for living a clean and sober life. It is a spiritual resource with practical applications in our daily lives.

Karen Casey is also the best-selling author of Each Day a New Beginning, a daily meditation for Women. She has spoken on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth for more than twenty years. Casey is passionate about helping others in the Twelve Step support groups, where her own recovery from addiction began more than three decades ago.

This summary is not intended to replace the original book; all quotes are credited to the author mentioned above and the publisher. Thank you.

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