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bluidkiti · 08-21-2016, 09:18 AM

August 28

Wisdom for Today
It is easy to get wrapped up in an attitude of self-depreciation. When we first enter recovery it is easy to see all the negative in our lives. As an addict or alcoholic it is easy to put ourselves down and beat ourselves up. The all or nothing attitude prevents us from seeing all the wonderful and good things that are also a part of who we are. If we see no good in ourselves, we cannot recognize the strengths that God has already given to us.

These gifts are a part of who we are. I can look back and see how hard I was on myself. I abused and battered myself with self-hatred. Then one day my sponsor asked me, “Does God make junk?” I had to realize that indeed, God had given me many gifts. I had to recognize that I had value. Do I value myself?
Meditations for the Heart
The more I looked at myself, the more I realized that I truly was a complex individual. There was the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects to who I was. I needed to gain balance in seeing myself. When all I did was focus on the negative aspects of my being I felt hopeless. I considered myself to be worthless. When I gain balance in my self-perception I began to see many strengths that I could build on. I also began to find the courage to change the things I could. Do I have balance in how I view myself?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,

Today help me gain a healthier perspective of myself. Let me recognize all the good that is in me. Let me see the gifts you provide. Give me courage to change the things I need to change.

Amen

08-21-2016, 09:18 AM	#28
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,921	August 28 Wisdom for Today It is easy to get wrapped up in an attitude of self-depreciation. When we first enter recovery it is easy to see all the negative in our lives. As an addict or alcoholic it is easy to put ourselves down and beat ourselves up. The all or nothing attitude prevents us from seeing all the wonderful and good things that are also a part of who we are. If we see no good in ourselves, we cannot recognize the strengths that God has already given to us. These gifts are a part of who we are. I can look back and see how hard I was on myself. I abused and battered myself with self-hatred. Then one day my sponsor asked me, “Does God make junk?” I had to realize that indeed, God had given me many gifts. I had to recognize that I had value. Do I value myself? Meditations for the Heart The more I looked at myself, the more I realized that I truly was a complex individual. There was the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects to who I was. I needed to gain balance in seeing myself. When all I did was focus on the negative aspects of my being I felt hopeless. I considered myself to be worthless. When I gain balance in my self-perception I began to see many strengths that I could build on. I also began to find the courage to change the things I could. Do I have balance in how I view myself? Petitions to my Higher Power God, Today help me gain a healthier perspective of myself. Let me recognize all the good that is in me. Let me see the gifts you provide. Give me courage to change the things I need to change. Amen __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.