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.
Being humiliated is not the same as having humility.
We’ve all experienced humiliation at some point. Maybe a partner embarrassed us in public, or a boss called us out in front of coworkers. It isn’t easy to let our pride take a hit in those moments. But with the tools we have now, we can see things differently. Instead of holding onto anger, we can choose compassion.
After all, a healthy person doesn’t tear others down. When people lash out, it often comes from their own pain, not because we deserve it. This journey has taught us about true humility—not in the sense of being weak, but in surrendering the need to control others or force things to go our way. Humility means trusting that we don’t have to fix everything. It’s about being still, knowing that something greater is at work, and finding peace in the midst of it all.
Today’s Affirmation:
No one can humiliate me today unless I accept that condition.
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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