Make Room for the Light!
“But first of all we shall want sunlight; nothing much can grow in the dark. Meditation is our step out into the sun.” That line from As Bill Sees It, page 10, is today’s reading in Daily Reflections, “Stepping Into the Sunlight.” Good news for a Monday: you do not need a mountaintop, a free […]
Little Ones Surround Us!
“Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.” – St. Francis de Sales, The Wisdom of the Saints That line arrived this morning in the Dynamic Catholic Daily Reflection, and it stopped me cold. We keep waiting for the big moment, the grand gesture, the dramatic chance to prove our […]
Let Go and Let God!
“. . . praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out.” – Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 96, quoted in Daily Reflections, November 7, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (“LET GO AND LET GOD”) That short line is the whole practice in one breath. Ask for knowledge […]
Keep the Channel Open!
“One way to keep the channel open and to improve my conscious contact with God is to maintain a grateful attitude. On the days when I am grateful, good things seem to happen in my life. The instant I start cursing things in my life, however, the flow of good stops. God did not interrupt […]
Untie the Ribbons!
“Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbons.” – Ruth Ann Schabacker That line opens today’s reading in Keep It Simple, shared in Daily Ponderables, and I love the picture it paints. Every morning a package lands on the doorstep with our name on it. Most days we step right over it on the […]
Slow Down and Listen!
Meditation is listening. Prayer and meditation in recovery start when we slow down, get quiet, and hear the whisper. Five simple ways to begin today.
Not Fixed, But Not Alone!
Some problems don’t go away. Here’s how to live with problems you can’t fix in recovery: acceptance, gratitude, and friends who help carry the load.
Bring the Enthusiasm!
“There can be no success without enthusiasm. The secret of a full life is lots of enthusiasm, the kind that keeps you fighting and winning over all obstacles…” (Alfred Krebs) That line opened this morning’s Your Daily Reprieve, and what a way to kick off the first day of November! It’s a good reminder that … Read more
You Decide!
“You are the person who has to decide. Whether you’ll do it or toss it aside, You are the person who makes up your mind. Whether you’ll lead or will linger behind, Whether you’ll try for the goal that’s afar. Or just be contented to stay where you are.” (Edgar Guest) That little verse opened … Read more
Easy Does It!
Patience in recovery isn’t sitting still. Learn how Easy Does It, gratitude, and small daily steps help you wait well and keep growing one day at a time.