JT

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between I occupy myself as best I can.
—Cary Grant

We need balance in our life. Both quiet times for introspection and meaningful activities that take us outside of ourselves enhance our emotional and spiritual well-being.

Too much self-absorption and too little attention to other people can impoverish us emotionally. Likewise, always seeking distractions and having to constantly be in the thick of things can cut us off from our deeper spiritual resources.

The least stressful and most productive plan for our daily recovery is to strive for moderation in all our activities and simplicity in our self-analysis. Our inner wisdom will guide us when we acknowledge the direction from our Higher Power that emerges in the quiet places of our mind. Then we can give our attention to other people and better acknowledge, praise, and love them.

I will find time for both quiet meditation and involvement with others today.



From the book, In God's Care
© 1991

Gypsygirlmom

Back to the Balancing Act. I think being ACOA, it is hard for me to find that balance because I was never taught how to balance my life when I was growing up. So I will find myself going from one situation to another and becoming obsessed with it and cutting out the other aspects in my life while I am in this mode. In the beginning I spent alot of time being introspective on my life & recovery. Now I go in & out, trying not to do that. Sometimes just getting so wrapped up that it is hard to get out. I'm starting to think it has alot to do with disciplining myself, something else I was never taught or acquired thru normal child raising. Learning to find balance is just that, learning a whole new behavior and way of thinking.