Daily Reflections...Comments?

[CarolD]

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. . . AND LETTING GO OF IT

. . . primarily fear that we would lose something we already possessed or would fail to get something we demanded. Living upon a basis of unsatisfied demands, we were in a state of continual disturbance and frustration. Therefore, no peace was to be had unless we could find a means of reducing these demands. The difference between a demand and a simple request is plain to anyone.

TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76

Peace is possible for me only when I let go of expectations. When I'm trapped in thoughts about what I want and should be coming to me, I'm in a state of fear or anxious anticipation and this is not conducive to emotional sobriety. I must surrender over and over to the reality of my dependence on God, for then I find peace, gratitude and spiritual security.

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[GlassPrisoner]

Therefore, no peace was to be had unless we could find a means of reducing these demands. The difference between a demand and a simple request is plain to anyone.

TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76

Peace is possible for me only when I let go of expectations.

Yeah, resentment may be the number one offender, but unreasonable expectations have to be right up there. Expectations, of me, of others, and of life. It's not easy, but it's getting easier. I'm learning to "go with the flow"....

[CarolD]

I journaled for 5 years...
the fears were written down as they came.

What was interesting to me...
they lessened as I grew in sobriety.

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