Today's daily is about Step Six- becoming ready for God to remove our defects of character -- described as 'those roadblocks that keep me stranded, unable to freely travel life's magnificent boulevard.'
The quote truly sums things up splendidly - "God seldom delivers . . . virtues all wrapped in a package and ready for use. Rather He puts us in situations where by His help we can develop those virtues." ~~ C.R. Findley
The reminder - I am not perfect. The character defects I have carried around for so many will not vanish instantly. But with faith and hope I can work my way through them one at a time, one day at a time.
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My experience aligns with this reading. As I began my recovery journey, my ego and pride blocked me from seeing myself clearly. I justified my pain, anger, resentments, pride telling myself and anyone who would listen that I my alcoholic was horrible, had destroyed our lives, marriage, etc. For as long as I focused 'there' instead of on me, I was blocked from growing, changing and authentic joy.
I no longer look beyond myself for the problem or the solution. I know through recovery that I am powerless over other people, places and things and obsessing over those is pointless and keeps me stuck. I do believe that if I just align with my HP each day, all will be well and I don't have to try to change, control, judge, etc. anyone but me.
Step 6 helps me find authenticity, identify and feel emotions and deal with life in a healthier way. When I am willing to change, more if revealed and each day presents me with growth and change. I am free to be me, imperfectly imperfect!
Happy Thursday all....we have a lovely shower this morning and it smells so good! I'm taking a day off from golf and resting my body/mind/soul. Make it a great day!
Lyne said
Jun 25, 2020
Thanks IAH for your service and share full of wisdom. I've come to love Step 6, and I ask God every morning to please take my character defects. And that includes the anger and resentment I still carry towards my A, as she remains an untreated alcoholic. I know everything would not be perfect, but I am sure that things would be better. As you said IAH, I can only control myself, and so towards me is where I put my work and energy. Betty taught me not to try and force solutions. I have given that up. I also pray each morning for my A to find her HP, for despite years of my efforts, I accept that I cannot make her change. Lyne
Today's daily is about Step Six- becoming ready for God to remove our defects of character -- described as 'those roadblocks that keep me stranded, unable to freely travel life's magnificent boulevard.'
The quote truly sums things up splendidly - "God seldom delivers . . . virtues all wrapped in a package and ready for use. Rather He puts us in situations where by His help we can develop those virtues." ~~ C.R. Findley
The reminder - I am not perfect. The character defects I have carried around for so many will not vanish instantly. But with faith and hope I can work my way through them one at a time, one day at a time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
My experience aligns with this reading. As I began my recovery journey, my ego and pride blocked me from seeing myself clearly. I justified my pain, anger, resentments, pride telling myself and anyone who would listen that I my alcoholic was horrible, had destroyed our lives, marriage, etc. For as long as I focused 'there' instead of on me, I was blocked from growing, changing and authentic joy.
I no longer look beyond myself for the problem or the solution. I know through recovery that I am powerless over other people, places and things and obsessing over those is pointless and keeps me stuck. I do believe that if I just align with my HP each day, all will be well and I don't have to try to change, control, judge, etc. anyone but me.
Step 6 helps me find authenticity, identify and feel emotions and deal with life in a healthier way. When I am willing to change, more if revealed and each day presents me with growth and change. I am free to be me, imperfectly imperfect!
Happy Thursday all....we have a lovely shower this morning and it smells so good! I'm taking a day off from golf and resting my body/mind/soul. Make it a great day!