Today's Thought - March

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March 29

When one's own problems are unsolvable...it is life?saving to listen to other people's problems.

~Suzanne Mossie

There are times when we get so engulfed in a problem - whether it's a conflict in a relationship or a job issue that demands all our time - that we lose perspective and miss an obvious solution that may be clear to someone else.

Fortunately, our fellowship encourages us to share our innermost concerns with each other, and we usually find caring listeners when we do. This exchange rewards us with the clarity we need. We discover a power greater than ourselves, a wisdom in the group that transcends that of any individual.

It's not by chance that we've been invited into one another's lives - as both teachers and students. What we share in any one moment may help others better understand their situation, and their response can enlighten us. Our tasks are to be honest, receptive, and willing to share and listen.

I will seek help for a troubling situation today by turning to others.

Today's reading is from the book In God's Care: Daily Meditations on Spirituality in Recovery*