LIVE TODAY AS IF IT IS THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR LIFE!

A HIGHER THOUGHT FOR TODAY!

I can do most anything to feel better and more alive.  All I need to do is believe that I can do it. I want to believe.

” Through this Twelve Step program, I have been on a journey of transformation from the familiar life of drudgery, gloom and desperation to discovering a new freedom and a new happiness -something I didn’t know existed.” (8)

CLARIFICATION OF THOUGHT

This is the real world -The Twelve Steps program for healing and a gradual abstinence from hiding the pressure that builds from inside and pushes me to want to withdraw. I am more sure today than I was yesterday that the more I work my Twelve Step program, I know that like others who work this program, I will begin to feel better. I also believe that the more I begin to take charge of some areas of my life, like exercising, getting a hobby and moving about, the speedier will be my recovery.

From  childhood,  I had a sparse amount of love and nurturing. I know that I can find the freedom to live and feel differently than I did in the past. Today presents me with a clean slate, a new beginning, if you will. Granted my yesterdays are always there but my today is what really counts.  This is the exciting part of living with hope. Life is a challenge and I need to forgive myself for all my yesterdays and live right now as if it is the first day of my life.

MEDITATION

God, make peace and serenity the by-word of our lives and efforts. We know that you are here — closer to us than the light that is in our eyes.  We again trust you to live this unpredictable life with your hope and trust in us now.

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SOURCE: Copyright(c) Higher Thoughts for Down days. Pages 87-88.

2 thoughts on “LIVE TODAY AS IF IT IS THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR LIFE!”

  1. Hello,
    I live in Pasadena, California which is located in Los Angeles county. Are there any support groups in my area?

    Thanks.

    1. Hi Nikki
      At the present we do not know of any groups in this area. Hopefully, someday. What we try to do is at least encourage those seeking help to read past BLOGS here–read the items here on our Site MENU list. Also, the group offers a HOME STUDY PROGRAM (DA MANUAL AND WORKBOOK) which can at least help one start a daily program at home and hopefully with another person–which makes for a group. Sometimes a therapist or 12 step friend will work with you on the recovery program.
      Again, hope this can help.

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