The Language of Letting Go, Jan. 5
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The Language of Letting Go, Jan. 5
JANUARY 5
You are reading from the book "The Language of Letting Go.
Accepting Help
Some of us have felt so alienated that we've forgotten we're not alone. We've come to believe that we have to do it ourselves. Some of us have been abandoned. Some have gone without love. Some of us have gotten used to people never being there for us. Some of us have struggled, had hard lessons to learn.
Higher Power's there, always ready to help. There is an ample supply of people to care about us too. We will, if we want it, receive love and support, comfort and nurturing. If we take the risk to ask for it, help is there. We can draw on the strength of our recovery group and allow ourselves to be helped and supported by our Higher Power. Friends will come, good friends.
We aren't alone. And we don't have to do it ourselves. We're not doing it ourselves. There is no shortage of love. Not anymore.
Today, Higher Power, help me let go of my need to do it alone and my belief that I am alone. Help me tap into Your Divine Power and Presence, and your resources for love, support, and friendship. Open my eyes and heart so I can see the love, help, and support that's there for me. Help me know I am loved.
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You are reading from the book "The Language of Letting Go.
Accepting Help
Some of us have felt so alienated that we've forgotten we're not alone. We've come to believe that we have to do it ourselves. Some of us have been abandoned. Some have gone without love. Some of us have gotten used to people never being there for us. Some of us have struggled, had hard lessons to learn.
Higher Power's there, always ready to help. There is an ample supply of people to care about us too. We will, if we want it, receive love and support, comfort and nurturing. If we take the risk to ask for it, help is there. We can draw on the strength of our recovery group and allow ourselves to be helped and supported by our Higher Power. Friends will come, good friends.
We aren't alone. And we don't have to do it ourselves. We're not doing it ourselves. There is no shortage of love. Not anymore.
Today, Higher Power, help me let go of my need to do it alone and my belief that I am alone. Help me tap into Your Divine Power and Presence, and your resources for love, support, and friendship. Open my eyes and heart so I can see the love, help, and support that's there for me. Help me know I am loved.
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This ^^^ is absolutely something I struggle with. As I slowly progress, though, I really am seeing that there IS help when I need it, and it's NOT all on my shoulders.
Some time ago, I was reading thru a box of old letters and cards, some going as far back as high school (I'm 54). I'd always felt I was pretty much alone during much of my life and was amazed at the amount of friendship and support that actually was available to me over the years, had I just reached out and accepted it. Things did not have to be so hard.
Well, now I know better and I'm trying to do better, too.
Some time ago, I was reading thru a box of old letters and cards, some going as far back as high school (I'm 54). I'd always felt I was pretty much alone during much of my life and was amazed at the amount of friendship and support that actually was available to me over the years, had I just reached out and accepted it. Things did not have to be so hard.
Well, now I know better and I'm trying to do better, too.
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Thank you for posting these, hp (to distinguish you from HP with capital letters 
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And thank you especially for this one.
It's easy to feel alone and lonely. I'm surrounded by people (who have their own problems) who either don't have a clue about my past, or who have "easy solutions" to my current problems (mostly with the kids' residual trauma). Having people say things that are outrageous and insensitive and just plain wrong about how I should handle the situation without any knowledge... it doesn't make me mad, it just makes me feel very lonely.
But I do have support. And I need to remember that. Both from you guys and from above.
)!And thank you especially for this one.
It's easy to feel alone and lonely. I'm surrounded by people (who have their own problems) who either don't have a clue about my past, or who have "easy solutions" to my current problems (mostly with the kids' residual trauma). Having people say things that are outrageous and insensitive and just plain wrong about how I should handle the situation without any knowledge... it doesn't make me mad, it just makes me feel very lonely.
But I do have support. And I need to remember that. Both from you guys and from above.
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