~ ACCEPTANCE ~
:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:
"And acceptance is the answer to all my
problems today. I need to concentrate
not so much on what needs to be changed
in the world as what needs to be changed
in me and in my attitudes."
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:
Dissatisfaction has been part of my
disease and it played a significant role
in bringing me to recovery. It is the
human condition to dislike where we
are. Like many of us, I used to think
that only some mystical, non-existent
person, place, thing or situation would
make me happy. If only my spouse loved
me as I want to be loved; if only the
boss would see and appreciate my
contributions; or if only my house and
children were perfect. I sat year after
year speculating and fantasizing my life
away.
The Serenity Prayer tells me to ask God
for the wisdom to know His will for
me. I lived in darkness and despair
until I learned that my Higher Power is
here. He is in charge. I must, through
prayer and meditation, seek God's will
and do the next right thing. I need to
cooperate with my Higher Power to change
my attitude. To that end, I do the
footwork just for today.
ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
I will seek and accept God's will for my life.