Thought for today 5/28
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Thought for today 5/28
People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are.
— George Bernard Shaw
It's easy to let circumstances determine how we think and behave. While it's true that some events seem devastating, our relationship with a Higher Power can help us accept and even grow from experiences that seem impossible to cope with.
We all have known men and women who've handled grave upsets far more easily than we have. How did they do it? They have no magic. Rather, they may be more comfortable letting their Higher Power help them accept and understand unfortunate circumstances. Once we accept our anger or disappointment, we're free to move on to better feelings. We begin to realize we have choices in how we look at problems.
We are never given more than we can handle. We can develop acceptance of any circumstances, but our success in doing so comes mainly through our reliance on God to show us the way.
God will help me handle the uncontrollable events of today. Through acceptance, I can change my feelings at any moment—even right now.
From the book, In God's Care
— George Bernard Shaw
It's easy to let circumstances determine how we think and behave. While it's true that some events seem devastating, our relationship with a Higher Power can help us accept and even grow from experiences that seem impossible to cope with.
We all have known men and women who've handled grave upsets far more easily than we have. How did they do it? They have no magic. Rather, they may be more comfortable letting their Higher Power help them accept and understand unfortunate circumstances. Once we accept our anger or disappointment, we're free to move on to better feelings. We begin to realize we have choices in how we look at problems.
We are never given more than we can handle. We can develop acceptance of any circumstances, but our success in doing so comes mainly through our reliance on God to show us the way.
God will help me handle the uncontrollable events of today. Through acceptance, I can change my feelings at any moment—even right now.
From the book, In God's Care
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I think acceptance is the number one thing I've learned that is helping me get through each day, and relying on my HP is so much easier when I get out of my own way!! hope your day is starting out well!
Many hugs and hope too,
Tammie
Many hugs and hope too,
Tammie
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Acceptance is everything....and I'm stuck somewhere b/t anger/disappointment and acceptance.
It's been easier with my dad b/c he's not the same guy he was. 12 years of recovery have mellowed him and he is way more cool to be around these days.
It's been harder with my mom b/c she's still pretty much the same person she was when I was growing up. So while it's easier to accept my past life with my dad, acceptance of the situation w/my mom is a day by day, minute by minute, ongoing venture. And it's tiring. But I know I need to accept that that's who she is and if I want her in my life, I have to take her and deal with her as is.
Hmmm, where have I heard that before???? Al-anon/Nar-anon, anyone????
It's been easier with my dad b/c he's not the same guy he was. 12 years of recovery have mellowed him and he is way more cool to be around these days.
It's been harder with my mom b/c she's still pretty much the same person she was when I was growing up. So while it's easier to accept my past life with my dad, acceptance of the situation w/my mom is a day by day, minute by minute, ongoing venture. And it's tiring. But I know I need to accept that that's who she is and if I want her in my life, I have to take her and deal with her as is.
Hmmm, where have I heard that before???? Al-anon/Nar-anon, anyone????
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I try to focus on their good qualities...just like the alcoholics in my life.
My mother is young at heart and funny as can be. My dad is ever charming (he IS an alcoholic after all), handsome and also very funny. My dad is the first man I ever loved and being the oldest girl we had a special relationship.
Hugs,
JT
My mother is young at heart and funny as can be. My dad is ever charming (he IS an alcoholic after all), handsome and also very funny. My dad is the first man I ever loved and being the oldest girl we had a special relationship.
Hugs,
JT
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