Thought for Oct. 15

We know about remorse and death. But do we know about hope and life? I believe in life after birth!
--Maxie Dunham

We do not need to create difficulties and pain in our lives. They come with the package of human existence. Some of us even feel bewildered when we aren't pressed by trouble. As we grew in recovery and our lives became better ordered, many of us thought, "Life seems to be going so well; I wonder what's wrong?" We were more accustomed to remorse and crisis than to joy and serenity.

What lies before us today is an unpainted picture. There are many possibilities for events to take a good turn. This, too, is part of the package, but we must believe and affirm the good things in order to accept them. When our only expectations are pain and trouble, they probably will be our only experiences. However, when we have faith that a better life is possible, we open ourselves to receive it.

Today, I will live with hope for the possibilities and accept the good things that come my way.

[Ann]

When our only expectations are pain and trouble, they probably will be our only experiences. However, when we have faith that a better life is possible, we open ourselves to receive it.

Amen, Doug.

Hugs
Ann

[Gabe]

Originally Posted by Doug

"Life seems to be going so well; I wonder what's wrong?"

Hence the lyric "Something's gotta go wrong 'cause I'm feeling way too damn good." Chad Kroeger is a big Codie.
For me, it's all in the thought process. If the thoughts are good, life is good.
If the thoughts are negative, life is negative.
My thoughts.
My choice.

[David 1]

Sounds somewhat related to Albert Ellis' Rational Emotive Theory. Even if something negative may occur, there is usually something positive that can be brought forward.

Example: I was cut off in traffic earlier today and as a result, had to stop for a red light. But, no problem because I left early and had plenty of time anyway to get to my appointment.

It can be a powerful tool, in general and in recovery.

David