my daily reflections…

feelin as an equal has to begin with me. i cannot allow fear or intolerance to try to run my life. even as there many opportunities throughout my day to allow myself to fall prey to each, i must try, better yet, do, what i need to, so i dont let these emotions affect my character or cause me other emotional distress. when i practice equality, i get the chance to be a part of instead of apart from. and isnt it nice when others bring equality to me without me even tryin to get it. if i offer it, it seems i tend to get it. recovery has taught me to set healthy, positive boundaries. when i live by those healthy boundaries, i find i dont need to demand or have unhealthy expectations. i open myself up to experiences that help me grow emotionally, psychologically, behaviorally, and spiritually. keepin shit simple opens my mind and heart to experiencin the gifts my HP and recovery have to offer me. it is important for me to live by the steps and traditions so i may use what i learn about myself to carry the message of recovery to those who may suffer. ive learned in recovery that the ones who may suffer may not always be the newcomer. even another who may have been in recovery for a very long time may suffer as well. it is a responsibility of mine to give the forgiveness, hope, and love, others need so the program of recovery will continue. treatin another equally, with the respect they deserve, whether they are in recovery or not is what recovery has taught me to do. i remember early in my recovery my sponsor tellin me i aint gotta like everybody, but i gotta love em. when i practice the presence of my HP, all who i may encountered are my equal. and even if i dont get treated with equality from others, it doesnt mean i aint gotta treat em with equality. ive learned i can go through anythin a day at a time, a moment at a time, with the faith and the knowledge that my HP is guidin me to peace, security, and equality. even when life beats me to my knees, my only recourse is to stay on my knees and start prayin. the will of God will never take me where the grace of God will not protect me. 1 day @ a time...