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Would I stand on the seashore and, like King Canure of the ancient legend, try to command the tides? It is just as fruitless to try to control the alcoholic. Yet this is what I would be attempting to force sobriety by my will power.
I must honestly admit that I am not even able to control my own thoughts, words, and actions. There is much room for improvement. My first obligation is to make a truly satisfying life for myself. To do this, I must work on my own shortcomings, get on better terms with myself and those around me.
Today's Reminder: I will devote myself to overcoming my flaws of character and controlling my impulsive words and actions. This will leave me no time to concern myself with remodeling the alcoholic.
Once I withdraw my interference and protection, the alcoholic may realize that sobriety must be a personal, individual problem which no one else can solve for me.
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Let your light shine in the darkness. "I can't just bring my mind to meetings...I must also bring my heart."
That Today's Reminder I used to read daily. At the beginning of my recovery keeping my thoughts, words and actions was not an easy thing to control. It took a lot of practice....but I was able to resist the impulse in time. I was able to let my HP put his arm around my shoulder and his hand over my mouth. I let go....
Thank you for the reminder.....
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Lord, put your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth
Speak only when you feel that your words are better than your silence.
