Language of Letting Go - Oct. 23 - Morning Cues
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Language of Letting Go - Oct. 23 - Morning Cues
You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go
Morning Cues
There is an important message for us first thing every day.
Often, once we get started with the day, we may not listen as closely to life and ourselves as we do in those still moments when we first awaken.
An ideal time to listen to ourselves is when we are laying quietly, our defenses are down, and we're open and most vulnerable.
What is the first feeling that floods through us, the feeling that perhaps we are trying to avoid during the business of the day? Are we angry, frustrated, hurt, or confused? That is what we need to focus on and work through. That's the issue we need to address.
When you awaken, what is the first idea or thought that enters your mind? Do you need to finish a timely project? Are you in need of a fun day? A restful day?
Do you feel sick and need to nurture yourself? Are you in a negative frame of mind? Do you have an issue to resolve with someone?
Do you need to tell someone something? Is something bothering you? Is something feeling particularly good?
Does an idea occur to you, something you could get or do that would feel good?
When you awaken, what is the first issue that presents itself? You don't have to be fearful. You don't have to rush. You can lay still and listen and then accept the message.
We can define some of our recovery goals for the day by listening to the morning message.
God, help me let go of my need to be in resistance to the harmonic flow of life. Help me learn to go with the flow and accept the help and support that You have to offer me.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
Morning Cues
There is an important message for us first thing every day.
Often, once we get started with the day, we may not listen as closely to life and ourselves as we do in those still moments when we first awaken.
An ideal time to listen to ourselves is when we are laying quietly, our defenses are down, and we're open and most vulnerable.
What is the first feeling that floods through us, the feeling that perhaps we are trying to avoid during the business of the day? Are we angry, frustrated, hurt, or confused? That is what we need to focus on and work through. That's the issue we need to address.
When you awaken, what is the first idea or thought that enters your mind? Do you need to finish a timely project? Are you in need of a fun day? A restful day?
Do you feel sick and need to nurture yourself? Are you in a negative frame of mind? Do you have an issue to resolve with someone?
Do you need to tell someone something? Is something bothering you? Is something feeling particularly good?
Does an idea occur to you, something you could get or do that would feel good?
When you awaken, what is the first issue that presents itself? You don't have to be fearful. You don't have to rush. You can lay still and listen and then accept the message.
We can define some of our recovery goals for the day by listening to the morning message.
God, help me let go of my need to be in resistance to the harmonic flow of life. Help me learn to go with the flow and accept the help and support that You have to offer me.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
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As you can tell by the timing of some of my posts, I am a very early riser, and I like to use my early morning to get myself grounded for the day.
Watching the sun rise and listening to the birds awaken for the day is one of my best meditation times. Just soaking in the sounds and sight for a while reminds me that just as with nature, all is exactly as it should be. It connects me spiritually to my Higher Power that I call God, because I cannot look at a sunrise and believe that anything less could create this beauty.
I say my morning prayer, asking God to care for my son who is missing, asking God to lead me through the day and I suck up the peace that I feel so that if my day becomes hectic, I can return in my mind to the basics, life is a gift and meant to be lived well.
Good morning, Codies. May your day be as beautiful as mine is already.
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Watching the sun rise and listening to the birds awaken for the day is one of my best meditation times. Just soaking in the sounds and sight for a while reminds me that just as with nature, all is exactly as it should be. It connects me spiritually to my Higher Power that I call God, because I cannot look at a sunrise and believe that anything less could create this beauty.
I say my morning prayer, asking God to care for my son who is missing, asking God to lead me through the day and I suck up the peace that I feel so that if my day becomes hectic, I can return in my mind to the basics, life is a gift and meant to be lived well.
Good morning, Codies. May your day be as beautiful as mine is already.
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Hi Ann, thanks for that post. I find that moment just as I'm waking up to be the hardest. My defenses are down and that's when I miss my xabf the most. Not exactly a great way to start the day. I would love to create a more positive beginning to my day. I'll meditate on your post.
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