my daily reflections…

when i practice perseverance, i practice each of the prior 9 steps. an open mind allows me the opportunity to explore my recovery and learn how to use and apply each spiritual principle. when im open-minded it means that im receptive to new and different opinions and ideas. it is the willingness to at least consider that other people might have somethin of value to say. it also means that i have enough humility to admit to myself that i aint got all the answers. like i thought i once did. ive learned that one of the most ignorant things i can say is, “i know.” when i do this my mind slams shut toward any kind of growth. my sponsor used to tell me, when i asked a question he didnt have an answer for, “i dont know.” it was a lesson i learned early in my recovery. when im open-minded, i get to convalesce with the ability to live life honestly. i get the opportunity to have fun and make new and excitin discoveries. i have a greater ease in buildin friendships and repairin relationships. i learn that many of the beliefs i hold onto most tightly are those ive learned and developed from years of doin my dirt. i gain an ability to progress faster in my personal endeavors because i can be vulnerable and make mistakes without beatin myself up for em. i get the freedom to see the world in color, as an active responsible participant in my recovery. and most importantly, again, i get to enjoy the liberation that comes with bein vulnerable enough to admit not havin all the answers. not only do i admit my limitations, i also accept that any lack of knowledge is acceptable. and with this bein just some of the ways an open-mind helps me, its the willingness to form and build a relationship with my HP, which helps me with me. i cant be discouraged with my HP on my side. i can be truly humble and yet have self-respect. with an open mind i can see the good in myself as well as the bad. ive learned, my ideas did not work, but the God idea did. its perseverance mannn. 1 day @ a time...