A Thought 💭 for The Day 🗓️️ [Jan 16]

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 16

Only when we humbly ask for help are we ready to receive it.

Sometimes, our problems can feel overwhelming, and we just don’t know where to turn. Work is stressful, our health isn’t great, and living with a partner who drinks is getting harder. But even when things aren’t that serious, we still face challenges. Being human means dealing with tough times. It can be hard to ask for help because we worry it means we’re failing. After all, we’re adults who’ve taken care of ourselves and others for a long time. We don’t always have the answers, but we think we should.

Getting help from friends, sponsors, or our Higher Power gets easier with practice. Asking for help is something we can learn to do. And practice is key! But just as important as asking is being open to what we’re told. Are we ready to truly listen and take the advice to heart?

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Today’s Affirmation:

I will open my heart to God’s wisdom today and find help for whatever troubles me.

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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