~ SERENITY ~
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"The final wisdom of life requires not
the annulment of incongruity but the
achievement of serenity with and above
it."
Reinhold Niebuhr
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When I started coming to Recovery Group
meetings, I heard the word "serenity"
used frequently. I waited for someone to
turn the serenity light switch on for
me. I thought if I kept coming, the guy
in charge of lights would turn mine on,
and then I would possess and understand
serenity! But the people in the meetings
kept telling me, "You need to work the
steps." I began to work them with a
vengeance, the way a compulsive person
-- such as I am -- tends to function.
With each passing day I have begun to
feel more comfortable living in my own
skin. My fears, worries about the
future, and anxieties have all
decreased. I have made a more personal
connection with my Higher Power. I have
begun to develop friendships with other
people in Recovery Group. The loving
friendships here have had a huge impact
on how I feel about myself. They have
caused me to experience more self-love
and self-acceptance. I have come to the
point where I now know that no matter
what happens, things will eventually
work out for the best for me.
ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
I will continue to attend meetings to
experience serenity.