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 from our most popular meditation books to find your inspiration for the day.
Making the effort to be courteous is surprisingly easy once we conquer our initial resistance. It feels good to offer pleasing comments and smiles to friends and strangers alike. The unfamiliarity of courtesy and our fear that we’ll be rebuffed make being courteous difficult at first.
Being courteous is a daily decision. And if we make this decision, in a very short time we’ll have the privilege of discovering that the tension so common at work, at home, and with friends or family has dissipated. Initially, we think other people have changed. In reality, the change is in us, Courtesy has ushered in periods of serenity that we had not anticipated would come our way.
Why must courtesy be a learned behavior? Perhaps for some people it isn’t, but many of us in recovery have dodged any behavior that makes us vulnerable. we played our cards close to avoid being taken advantage of. How much easier it is to relax and let courtesy reign.
My experiences today will reflect my willingness to treat everyone I meet courteously. It’s within my power to be in charge of my day.
Since 1954, A Life Of My Own has become a stable force in the recovery of many alcoholics throughout the world. 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. A spiritual resource with practical applications to fit our daily lives.
Karen Casey is also the Best Selling Author of Each Day a New Beginning, Daily Meditations for Women which has sold more than three million copies. Casey has spoken on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth for more than twenty years. Casey’s passionate about helping others in 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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