Something to ponder

As I am very open about it, many of you know I am a member of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) for almost 23 years.  Some of what works for me are these reading that I get sent to me via email daily and I find that often they can help me think beyond my current experience and therefore help me in a positive way, so some days I share them with the rest of you all and hope that you can take something from it. . .

What happens to us is not as important as how we respond.

The external events of our lives are largely beyond our control. We do not choose our parents, our emotional environment, the historical period in which we live, our body type, or the flow of cir****tances that shape our experience. These are givens. We do not select them, but we can choose how we will react to them, and in that choice lies our freedom and our responsibility.

Instead of complaining about the hand we've been dealt, we can concentrate on playing it well. This is the way we exercise our freedom. What might appear to be random chance can take on meaning and purpose as we delve for insight and use our deficiencies as opportunities for growth.

Our responsibility is to do the best we can with what we have where we are. And we don't do it alone. We have help in learning how best to respond. We have a support group, we have a Higher Power, and we have an inner guide if we will listen for direction.

Today, I will remember that the what of my life is not as important as the how.

Laureen,

   This was amazing thank you for sharing it ....It has helped sooth my soul today which is batatling itself.

Love you! 

Laureen,

Thanks for posting this!  I used to date a recovering alcoholic and liked attending meetings with him.  I found that so much of the readings/sayings can be applied to a lot of other areas in life.  "One day at a time", for instance, has gotten me through a lot of situations----I can do anything for a day, right??

Laureen,

Thank you for posting this.  It's a great reminder and a positive reinforcer.  

Karen

Thanks Laureen,
How do I get on the mailing list for this one.  I read my Daily Reflections everyday since rehab, but I like this one too.

Hugs,
Trish

Thanks Laureen!

awww Roxy give mommy a kisser for me.  I used to say it is what it is and now I say it is what I make it.  Thanks for words of wisdom. Take care. I send hugs.