A Prayer & Some Thoughts - October

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October 16

Self- Acceptance Prayer

Lord,
Help me to accept the person that you made me to be, blessings, difficulties, and all.
Help me to recognize the plans and purpose for my life and to know there is no purpose too big or too small in this world.
Amen

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Just a Thought

In A.A. we have insurance.

Our faith in God is a kind of insurance against the terrible things that might happen to us if we ever drink again. By putting our alcoholic problem in the hands of God, we've taken out a sort of insurance policy, which insures us against the ravages of drinking, as our homes are insured against destruction by fire.

So ............

Am I paying my A.A. insurance premiums regularly?


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Just a Contemplation

Humility

Humility isn’t always seen as a strength but sometimes thought of as a weakness. Some believe that humility is having low opinions of yourself, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence. It is in fact the opposite, humility is having the self-esteem to understand that even though you are doing well, you do not have to brag or gloat about it.

It is important to stay humble because having humility not only helps you develop a more kind approach to interacting with others but it also influences how you perceive yourself and the world around you.

Humility helps one extend more compassion and empathy to others.2 Those who practice humility are more likely to consider others’ beliefs and opinions.

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Perfection

I never have been and never can be perfect.
As that realization became a part of me -- and it took time -- it brought me one of the greatest of the many blessings that have come to me from AA. I learned to accept myself as a fallible human being.
I do not have to strive for perfection. Mistakes are permissible. I have the right to be wrong. And what a comfort that thought is to me, as I make my bemused way through life, one foot in a bucket, pushing on doors marked "Pull."

The Best of the Grapevine [Vol. 2], Pages 167-168

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Just a Quote

“Happiness is a choice, a repetitive one.” ~ Akilnathan Logeswaran