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Dan · 11-22-2005, 06:08 AM

Gratitude and acceptance are two magic tricks available to us in
recovery. No matter who we are, where we are, or what we have,
gratitude and acceptance work.

We may eventually become so happy that we realize our present
circumstances are good. Or we master our present circumstances and
then move forward into the next set of circumstances.

If we become stuck, miserable, feeling trapped and hopeless, try
gratitude and acceptance. If we have tried unsuccessfully to alter
our present circumstances and have begun to feel like we're beating
our head against a brick wall, try gratitude and acceptance.

If we feel like all is dark and the night will never end, try
gratitude and acceptance.

If we feel scared and uncertain, try gratitude and acceptance.

If we've tried everything else and nothing seems to work, try
gratitude and acceptance.

If we've been fighting something, try gratitude and acceptance.

When all else fails, go back to the basics.

Gratitude and acceptance work.

Today, God, help me let go of my resistance. Help me know the pain
of a circumstance will stop hurting so much if I accept it. I will
practice the basics of gratitude and acceptance in my life, and for
all my present circumstances.

Â©1990, Hazelden Foundation.

Grimnar · 11-22-2005, 06:20 AM

This helped me this morning. Last night was a bad night for me but this helped.

Dan · 11-22-2005, 06:24 AM

I didn't have the best of days yesterday either, Grim. That happens, eh...
I'm grateful I'm sober this morning, that I might make today a little better.

Autumn · 11-22-2005, 01:01 PM

Thanks for sharing Dan, especially this part:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

If we become stuck, miserable, feeling trapped and hopeless, try
gratitude and acceptance. If we have tried unsuccessfully to alter
our present circumstances and have begun to feel like we're beating
our head against a brick wall, try gratitude and acceptance.

**Ann** · 11-22-2005, 06:33 PM

Today, God, help me let go of my resistance. Help me know the pain
of a circumstance will stop hurting so much if I accept it. I will
practice the basics of gratitude and acceptance in my life, and for
all my present circumstances.

Amen.

Hugs
Ann

Hopefloats · 11-23-2005, 07:03 AM

Too many "Details" will get in the way of my Gratitude and Acceptance...if I let them.
Great post...
Hope

11-22-2005, 06:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,710	't is what it is. Gratitude and acceptance are two magic tricks available to us in recovery. No matter who we are, where we are, or what we have, gratitude and acceptance work. We may eventually become so happy that we realize our present circumstances are good. Or we master our present circumstances and then move forward into the next set of circumstances. If we become stuck, miserable, feeling trapped and hopeless, try gratitude and acceptance. If we have tried unsuccessfully to alter our present circumstances and have begun to feel like we're beating our head against a brick wall, try gratitude and acceptance. If we feel like all is dark and the night will never end, try gratitude and acceptance. If we feel scared and uncertain, try gratitude and acceptance. If we've tried everything else and nothing seems to work, try gratitude and acceptance. If we've been fighting something, try gratitude and acceptance. When all else fails, go back to the basics. Gratitude and acceptance work. Today, God, help me let go of my resistance. Help me know the pain of a circumstance will stop hurting so much if I accept it. I will practice the basics of gratitude and acceptance in my life, and for all my present circumstances. Â©1990, Hazelden Foundation.

11-22-2005, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	Today, God, help me let go of my resistance. Help me know the pain of a circumstance will stop hurting so much if I accept it. I will practice the basics of gratitude and acceptance in my life, and for all my present circumstances. Amen. 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~

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11-22-2005, 06:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Grimnar I bite. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 498	This helped me this morning. Last night was a bad night for me but this helped.

11-22-2005, 06:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,710	I didn't have the best of days yesterday either, Grim. That happens, eh... I'm grateful I'm sober this morning, that I might make today a little better.

11-23-2005, 07:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hopefloats Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: With Good Spirit Posts: 378	Too many "Details" will get in the way of my Gratitude and Acceptance...if I let them. Great post... Hope

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