With a changed attitude (concern, love, and kindness for others), I can expect the circumstances of my life to change for the better. If I expect good, it will surely come in some form for me. And, if I offer others a "tolerant uncritical awareness" and focus my viewpoint on a sound spiritual basis, my personality will also be changed for the better.
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you."
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Yes! This works. I know it does, but. . .
These sentiments also command that I love my enemies! I wrote to another member of Al-Anon, describing a predicament I was in created by my qualifier. She told me to pray for him. . .whaaaat?! I wanted to throw stones, bring down the roof, bludgeon him, anything but PRAY for him!
I am still not there, but am at least willing to admit that his HP loves him as much as my HP loves me. In fact, I can allow the whole world to love him. My challenge is to offer him a tolerant, uncritical awareness, hoping that in small steps, my attitude will change. Is this a prayer? Or is it a step toward my being open to praying for him?
My sponsor reminds me that if I cannot just say, YES, then I should be willing, to be willing, to be willing. What can I say? My steps in program are very small indeed, but I think I may be moving ever so slightly forward. And I am seeing positive changes in my life!
DM2021 said
Sep 2, 2021
{{Bbrave}} thank you so much for your service, today's reading and your ESH!
I do agree and understand, that when my heart is in the right place that I am knowingly and willing to make
and attract the best possible positive outcomes. Sometimes it is easier said than done!!
-- Edited by DM2021 on Thursday 2nd of September 2021 04:55:29 AM
Daffodils said
Sep 2, 2021
Thank you Bbrave for your service/ESH. I've been in that place more times than I care to count. My sponsor suggested I pray for the willingness even if I don't mean it. At times it's just bless them, change me...that usually opens my heart even if my mind is still closed. Also, I find tolerate conjures up negative feelings-like I have put up with something/someone I don't like. I shoot for acceptance-it makes it easier for me to let go and let live and brings me back to me. I agree with DM2021-easier said than done. I notice that I waste less energy resisting and get from my head to heart quicker than before...in some instances I shave off a nanosecond (LOL). On the whole, the most important is that even if I still lack compassion or struggle with being kind, I am able to be courteous...whether I want to be or not... Wow...this post made me dig deep...have a pleasant day.
Lyne said
Sep 2, 2021
Thank you for your service Bbrave and all above ESH. TOLERANT, UNCRITICAL, AWARENESS: Couldn't that make the world a much better place? I do strive for that with my A and everybody else. Am I able to do it 100%? Heck no! But it makes sense...and it's worth trying...and having as a goal. So I will try.
Iamhere said
Sep 2, 2021
Thank you Bbrave for your service and the daily. Thanks to all for the shares & ESH. I do believe that when I am spiritually fit, it is much easier to live and let live. I absolutely do pray for those I love as well as those I love from a distance every day. It's got nothing to do with them; it's about releasing me from the bondage of self. I am not entirely certain how it works yet when I pray for those I resent, it lowers my resentment. Not immediately, not in a specific time frame - just when I am actually ready to let go.
In truth, especially with so much division in our country, there are some folks I encounter every day that I could easily just smack. Of course I don't, yet that thought enters my mind simply because that's my nature - a passionate gal with a proverbial 'right-fighting mind'. When I am spiritually centered or fit, I can just smile and let them be. When I am not, I truly have to pause to pray before I proceed.
With all that's going on with my mom right now, I've had to be extra cautious about taking things personally. I am saved each day by this program and what's suggested we practice. I am and remain grateful for the people, the tools, etc. I have simply by being willing to be willing to change.
Today's reading promises rewards.
With a changed attitude (concern, love, and kindness for others), I can expect the circumstances of my life to change for the better. If I expect good, it will surely come in some form for me. And, if I offer others a "tolerant uncritical awareness" and focus my viewpoint on a sound spiritual basis, my personality will also be changed for the better.
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you."
------------
Yes! This works. I know it does, but. . .
These sentiments also command that I love my enemies! I wrote to another member of Al-Anon, describing a predicament I was in created by my qualifier. She told me to pray for him. . .whaaaat?! I wanted to throw stones, bring down the roof, bludgeon him, anything but PRAY for him!
I am still not there, but am at least willing to admit that his HP loves him as much as my HP loves me. In fact, I can allow the whole world to love him. My challenge is to offer him a tolerant, uncritical awareness, hoping that in small steps, my attitude will change. Is this a prayer? Or is it a step toward my being open to praying for him?
My sponsor reminds me that if I cannot just say, YES, then I should be willing, to be willing, to be willing. What can I say? My steps in program are very small indeed, but I think I may be moving ever so slightly forward. And I am seeing positive changes in my life!
{{Bbrave}} thank you so much for your service, today's reading and your ESH!
I do agree and understand, that when my heart is in the right place that I am knowingly and willing to make
and attract the best possible positive outcomes. Sometimes it is easier said than done!!
-- Edited by DM2021 on Thursday 2nd of September 2021 04:55:29 AM
In truth, especially with so much division in our country, there are some folks I encounter every day that I could easily just smack. Of course I don't, yet that thought enters my mind simply because that's my nature - a passionate gal with a proverbial 'right-fighting mind'. When I am spiritually centered or fit, I can just smile and let them be. When I am not, I truly have to pause to pray before I proceed.
With all that's going on with my mom right now, I've had to be extra cautious about taking things personally. I am saved each day by this program and what's suggested we practice. I am and remain grateful for the people, the tools, etc. I have simply by being willing to be willing to change.
(((Hugs)))