| Day 7
Day 7 Quote: The Rules of the Game
"The only shame is to have none." Blaise Pascal
We like the motto: "Bloom where you are planted." Obviously we cannot go back over our lives and make it all okay. We have to start where we are---right here, right now. We have to be willing to latch on to the faith that time will sweep away the debris we've accumulated. All we need to do now is clear the decks for our new adventure---a journey into recovery and balance.
Step Three asks us to accept where we are right now, and relinquish control of our lives and our self-will.
There will be setbacks. Most of us still seem to learn best from the mistakes we make rather than realize we've somehow stumbled on the right action. It's similar to learning to play golf. The lucky shot isn't what teaches us right form. Rather, it's when we slice or dig up divots that we become aware that we're holding the club wrong, or swinging incorrectly, or standing off center.
Today we can be thankful for all that we have. We can be amazed at the progress we are making and not dwell on those things we haven't yet accomplished.
Today's Step: In facing where I am today, I gain the strength to turn over control of my life and my will. | Step by Step. Muriel ZInk
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NOTE: All BB quotes are from the 1st Edition of the Big Book
Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being too strong for too long.
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