When I am fearful and confused and living in the future - and projecting (always negatively, of course) - these two things from a wise woman in my first year of recovery really helped:
1. Hold onto your chair and breath (10 very deep breaths).
2. Look at my feet, that is where my head should be.
When I don't live in the moment - I miss so many God-incidences going on right in front of me.
This saying really made me nuts in early recovery: "You'll know when you know". Today I understand, and for me it is very true.
Love in recovery,
Jody Hepler