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"When we wish we were in a different situation, we are usually wanting to avoid the responsibilities of our present situation". The Life Recovery Bible pg. 1462


"When we turn our will and our life over to God, we have a new power at work within us - regardless of our outward circumstances." The Life Recovery Bible pg. 1464


"Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. This is to adopt a realistic humility without which no genuine advance can even begin. Again and again, we shall need to return to that unflattering point of departure. This is an exercise in acceptance that we can profitably practice every day of our lives.


Provided we strenuously avoid turning these realistic surveys of the facts of life into unrealistic alibis for apathy or defeatism, they can be the sure foundation upon which increased emotional health and therefore spiritual progress can be built." As Bill Sees It, p. 44 (emphasis mine)




Detachment - "When I sense that a situation is dangerous to my physical, mental, or spiritual well-being, I can put extra distance between myself and the situation. Sometimes this means that I don't get too emotionally involved in a problem; sometimes I may physically leave the room or end a conversation." Courage to Change pg. 12


"Obsessive worrying raids my willingness to accept and enjoy life as it is." Hope for Today pg. 12


"Do I feel deprived because I am busy with home, children, a job, so I am not free to pursue some recreation? If so, it is time I learned to enjoy the thousands of little things that occur in my daily life: a sunrise; the sound of birds; a long walk, noting all the interesting things I see; a piece of music; a good book; a charming repsonse from a child; a moving story at an AA meeting; a small household chore perfectly performed; a beautiful meal, created by me." One Day at a Time in Al-Anon pg. 12




Acceptance, true acceptance frees us from unrealistic expectations - of ourselves and others. That does not give me an excuse to sit back and make excuses for not doing for myself what I can do.


God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can
and the Wisdom to know the difference...


Gratitude, acceptance, forgiveness, compassion - these are all words I have heard many, many times. Hearing them and exercising them are two entirely different things. I didn't "get" it before and now that I do I want to share it. These are the tools that God gives us to help us experience peace and joy beyond what we ever imagined possible.


Blessings,


Susan

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