TODAY'S GIFT - DECEMBER 2014

[MajestyJo]

Sunday, December 21, 2014

You are reading from the book Today's Gift


I came to see the damage that was done and the treasures that prevail.
—Adrienne Rich

It takes great courage to face ourselves - to look honestly and fearlessly at our behavior, especially if we have done and said things we are not proud of. We may have caused a lot of sadness in our own and others' lives. It's not easy to look at.

But let's remember, too, that what we do and say is not all of who we are. And let's also look at the treasures in ourselves - those things we have said and done that have brought great comfort, joy, and love into the lives of others.

Beneath the negative parts of ourselves, deep within us, is a kernel of good. Let's look for that as well, and water it so it can grow - so we can grow into the persons we are meant to be.

What is the best part of me, and how can I share it today?

How ironic is that? When I check in, I said I was going to do the NA reading and leave the rest, but my feet where paining too much to go to bed so continued posting.

I wasn't going to share, and yet I know, that when I am in pain, the best thing for me to do is to come on the site, read a new or an old post, share on what speaks to me or what share what I am lead to, especially if I feel it will help others.