A 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.
*April 11*
Taking an inventory helps us know who we are.
Before we call it a day, let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves—honestly. Were we kind and respectful to the people we care about? Or did we expect too much from them? Did we judge ourselves for not living up to someone else’s standards? Did we pause and ask for guidance, or did we let our ego take the wheel?
Getting real about where we are is key if we want to grow. Taking a few minutes each day to reflect shows we’re willing to look at ourselves and make meaningful changes. And honestly, most of us wouldn’t be on this path if we weren’t hoping to grow. But hey, there’s no need to fix everything all at once—that’s not realistic. Just focus on one small thing. A daily check-in can shine a light on what’s working, what’s not, and where we can do better tomorrow.
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Today’s Affirmation:
I can be the person I want to be if I know which behaviors I need to change. I’ll do an inventory today.
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 is also the author of Each Day a New Beginning. She has spent over 20 years speaking on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth. Her 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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