my daily reflections…

if those who came before me can do it, so can i. its been my experience that my recovery takes time. this mornins readin is a clear indication to me that if i continue to be painstakin about my recovery, i too can make it a success in my life. in the big book, the sentence prior to the one in this mornins readin says somethin to the effect that even when i experience a few distressin failures, if i put forth effort to bring myself and the situations i face into a spiritual way of livin, i can relieve myself of much worry and sufferin. i reminded by step 6 and tradition 6, how willingness can afford me peace of mind so long as i keep and live a balanced way of life. personally, it reminds me that a balance in my personal life will help me look forward to and create positive experiences for me. i get to learn how i can enhance and better the relationships in my life with the practice of willingness and balance. it helps me to keep a focus on what is important to me most as an individual livin a program of recovery. successful emotional, psychological, behavioral, and spiritual wellbein come to me and i get to pass it on to those im closest with. trustin the relationship i have with my HP to help me by givin to Him the shit that causes me trouble so i can maintain a balanced focus on those i love, strengthens my relationships with others. but it doesnt come all at once. just as this mornins readin suggests, with perseverance, i get to progress forward. when i live the change recovery gives me, my changed mental attitude toward my problems relieves me of their burden so i can face them without fear with the help of loved ones. i aint gotta have it all, i aint gotta do it all, i just gotta do what it takes to keep what i got. when i live this step and tradition as best as i can, i get to be confident that good things will happen, as long as i am on the right path. i will be less guarded, less defensive, less suspicious, when those troubled times come. 1 day @ a time...