Recovery Meditations ~ The Past ~ One Day at a Time ~ August 1, 2010

~ THE PAST ~

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"Our past is a story

existing only in our minds.

Look, analyze, understand, and forgive.

Then, as quickly as possible, chuck it."


Marianne Williamson
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Before I came into program I had the

tendency to beat myself up over the

things I'd done while in the throes of

my disease. I would relive everything

I'd done -- especially my

misdeeds. Guilt ruled my life.


Then I found Twelve Steps that set me on

the road to recovery. And I found

promises ... promises that told me that

if I were to rigorously and honestly

work the program, I would find a new

freedom and a new happiness. I was told

that I would not regret the past nor

wish to shut the door on it, (as found

on page 83 of the Big Book).

For me, the Big Book reminds me of where

I came from and that I never want to go

back. The Williamson quote (above) tells

me that I don't need to wallow in the

guilt of yesterday.

ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .

I remember my past, release it and move on.