A Thought 💭 for The Day 🗓️️ [Jan 14]

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 14

Taking an honest look at ourselves is necessary If we want peace.

Step Four asks us to face our flaws, and honestly, that’s a tough one. We’ve been the ones holding things together while the person with the addiction was making a mess. So, how could we have “flaws”? The truth is, we do have some good qualities, and recognizing our flaws can be easier if we also acknowledge our strengths.

The people who created the Twelve Steps were really wise. They understood the importance of looking at ourselves honestly. None of us is perfect. We all have problems, many of which we caused ourselves by acting in ways that need to change. But until we can step back and see how we’re contributing to our own issues; we won’t have what we need to make real changes. This program is here to help us grow, with the goal of finding more peace in our lives—but we have to put in the work.

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Today’s Affirmation:

I Will feel better today, and thus more peaceful, If i am willing to change a behavior that causes me trouble. I pray for willingness to admit my defects and own my assets.

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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