~~SPIRITUAL~~ A DAY AT A TIME

06/08 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY A friend in The Program taught me to look at excessive guilt in an entirely new way, suggesting that guilt was nothing but a sort of reverse pride. A decent regret for what has happened is fine, he said. But guilt, no. I've since learned that condemning ourselves for mistakes we've made is just as bad as condemning others for theirs. We're not really equipped to make judgements, not even of ourselves. DO I STILL SOMETIMES "BEAT MYSELF TO DEATH" WHEN I APPEAR TO BE FAILING? TODAY I PRAY May I be wary of keeping my guilty role alive long after I should have left it behind. May I know the difference between regret and guilt. May I recognize that long-term guilt may infer an exaggerated idea of my own importance, as well as present self-righteousness. May God alone be my judge. TODAY I WILL REMEMBER Guilt may be pride reverse. hugsss with love I think many of us have suffered this a time or two..

Very good one.....while my self esteem has certainly increased it is still low at times in particular certain areas....when I get into one of those moments I find myself being guilty about or beating myself up about things....it is a mental game (and of course spirtual) for me to get through it.....wi**** got easier all together but know that it sometimes takes tiny baby steps..... Thanks Rhondie....lovie dovie, Annie

Thanks for sharing Rhonda..... Love and Hugs Julie

When I finally forgave myself for my past failures and short comings I decided I was done punishing myself by living unhealthy and alone and made a decision that I deserved to be happy. Life is way to short to beat yourself up over the past. I do like the comment about it being reverse pride. That realy hits the nail on the head! Thanks for the thought Rhonda baby! Sparky

And helllllllllllllllllo, how are you feeling these days mister Sparkster???? Did the Squid come home? Mine is home....and for another week....wooooo hooooo!

Hey Baby! Yep our squid came home yesterday. Everyone was excited to see him. Reza just had to get him out on the quads ( a new found talent of Reza's) and show him how to tear up the desert! They had a ball. When they got back his Mom wanted him to ride her street bike. He actually did good on it and he should pass the safety course with no problems. Of course I told him his mom scored 95 on the written and 90 on the driving. That should add a little extra stress! Anyway my sister's kids and all their friends have teken him right in and it's like we've all been family for the last 30 years. Ain't it cool? He's gonna be here till the 20th so once he gets his motorcycle license me, him and his Moma are gonna go on a road trip for a couple of days. I'm really lookin forward to that! The Gal at the motorcycle safety course was so cool! She sqeezed him in after I told he was deploying in October and this was his only chance. Deb and I are gonna send her some flowers or something. Well enjoy your squid honey. Happy Monday! Sparky

Sparky.......how r u feeling Honey? I sure hope you are starting to feel better. Big Hugs to you and Deb

I'm taking it a day at a time hun. Thank God I have a patient wife that tolerates my grumpiness when I'm hurting. The 28th (exploratory surgery) can't come soon enough! These darned painpills are getting old. They were fun the first couple of days but now they are starting to get on my nerves! I guess it could be worse. I'll give Deb a big ole hug for ya. Sparky

Thi****s home big time...I beat myself up way to much. if I spent as much time working on me as I do beating myself up I would be DA BOMB Thanks for sharing My Sweet Friend