Topics – Oct 4
1) Daily Reflections
A NECESSARY PRUNING
. . . we know that the pains of drinking had to come before sobriety, and emotional turmoil before serenity.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 94
2) Some of us, deep down inside, don’t really think we deserve success. We might be discouraged by feelings of guilt or low self-esteem, or perhaps we don’t want to become targets of envy or competitive attacks. We need to practice acceptance of our current situation, always believing that we do have a right to achievements that match our talents and experience, indeed, such achievements may only be possible now that we’re sober and thinking rightly.
3) Your three best doctors are faith, time, and patience. – From a fortune cookie
4) Daily Inspiration
When you lose your temper, you lose. Lord, help me to be patient with those around me, but most of all, help me be patient with myself.