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**Ann** · 06-15-2005, 04:42 AM

One of the most reliable ways to be miserable is to insist that everything around you always be a certain specific way. And one of the most reliable ways to make life continually enjoyable is to be flexible and willing to adapt to whatever comes along.

Real success is not a matter of being in absolute command of the world around you. The success that truly matters comes from being at peace with the world in which you live.

Being persistent will enable you to achieve great things. Yet being merely stubborn will keep you mired in perpetual disappointment.

By all means, set ambitious goals and reach for them. But don't trivialize the process by demanding or expecting that every little detail will go your way.

The more flexible you are about the stuff that doesn't really matter, the more able you'll be to accomplish the things that are important. The more willing you are to adapt, the more truly enjoyable and fulfilling life will be.

Adapt to what is. And you'll experience the very best of what can be.

-- Ralph Marston

virgovixen · 06-15-2005, 07:09 AM

Great advice Ann, thanks for sharing!

skissors6 · 06-15-2005, 06:49 PM

thank you so much. that is just what i needed to hear today! having a crappy day and was ready to give up, and you gave me a kick in the ass that made me feel like an idiot for being so negative all the time. but it's good! thank you!

-Skiss

**Ann** · 06-16-2005, 07:06 AM

I need to read this several times today. This and the "Be There" reading are not just speaking to me, they are yelling "PAY ATTENTION, ANN!!!"

I think JT would tell me that it's about "acceptance" of my circumstance and learning that if I can't change my circumstance then I'll have to change my attitude, or sit in the mud.

Hugs
Ann

Jewelz · 06-16-2005, 07:25 AM

I think JT would tell me that it's about "acceptance" of my circumstance and learning that if I can't change my circumstance then I'll have to change my attitude, or sit in the mud.

I know I'm not happy in the place I am in now. But I will believe that I will have the happiness I deserve in the future and accept where I am now. I will move forward, accpet where I am now and but move forward instead of thinking this will always be. Does that make sense??

Jewel

na4today · 06-16-2005, 08:27 AM

Thanks Ann that's a good read

Gooch · 06-16-2005, 09:10 AM

synchronicity... check out the JFT

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ad.php?t=62050

**Ann** · 06-16-2005, 10:18 AM

Okay that does it! That's 3 so far today, and HP's way of making sure I don't miss this message.

Accept what is, live in today, and don't be in such a damn rush to get to tomorrow because you'll just take all your baggage with you if you don't give it up first.

Who has the coldpack??

Grimnar · 06-16-2005, 11:08 AM

This reminds me of The Serenity Prayer.

06-15-2005, 04:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	Adapt to What Is One of the most reliable ways to be miserable is to insist that everything around you always be a certain specific way. And one of the most reliable ways to make life continually enjoyable is to be flexible and willing to adapt to whatever comes along. Real success is not a matter of being in absolute command of the world around you. The success that truly matters comes from being at peace with the world in which you live. Being persistent will enable you to achieve great things. Yet being merely stubborn will keep you mired in perpetual disappointment. By all means, set ambitious goals and reach for them. But don't trivialize the process by demanding or expecting that every little detail will go your way. The more flexible you are about the stuff that doesn't really matter, the more able you'll be to accomplish the things that are important. The more willing you are to adapt, the more truly enjoyable and fulfilling life will be. Adapt to what is. And you'll experience the very best of what can be. -- Ralph Marston __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

06-15-2005, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
virgovixen Let Go or Be Dragged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28	Great advice Ann, thanks for sharing! __________________ "Patience is a virtue, and to wait on God and His provision for our needs will never be without reward."

06-16-2005, 07:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	I need to read this several times today. This and the "Be There" reading are not just speaking to me, they are yelling "PAY ATTENTION, ANN!!!" I think JT would tell me that it's about "acceptance" of my circumstance and learning that if I can't change my circumstance then I'll have to change my attitude, or sit in the mud. Hugs Ann __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

06-16-2005, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	Okay that does it! That's 3 so far today, and HP's way of making sure I don't miss this message. Accept what is, live in today, and don't be in such a damn rush to get to tomorrow because you'll just take all your baggage with you if you don't give it up first. Who has the coldpack?? __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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06-15-2005, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
skissors6 No Expectations! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Right where I'm supposed to be! Posts: 112	thank you so much. that is just what i needed to hear today! having a crappy day and was ready to give up, and you gave me a kick in the ass that made me feel like an idiot for being so negative all the time. but it's good! thank you! -Skiss

06-16-2005, 07:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jewelz Just plainly tired Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: crossroads Posts: 2,834	I think JT would tell me that it's about "acceptance" of my circumstance and learning that if I can't change my circumstance then I'll have to change my attitude, or sit in the mud. I know I'm not happy in the place I am in now. But I will believe that I will have the happiness I deserve in the future and accept where I am now. I will move forward, accpet where I am now and but move forward instead of thinking this will always be. Does that make sense?? Jewel

06-16-2005, 08:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
na4today Learning as I go Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 731	Thanks Ann that's a good read

06-16-2005, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,654	synchronicity... check out the JFT http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ad.php?t=62050

06-16-2005, 11:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Grimnar I bite. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 498	This reminds me of The Serenity Prayer.

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