~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
02/18 REFLECTIONS FOR THE DAY
We learn in The Program that we cannot punish anyone without punishing ourselves. The release of my tensions, even justified, in a punishing way leaves behind the dregs of bitterness and pain. This was the monotonous story of my life before I came to The Program. So in my new life, I'd do well to consider the long-range benefits of simply owning my emotions, naming them and thus releasing them. DOES THE VOICE OF GOD HAVE A CHANCE TO BE HEARD OVER MY REPROACHFUL SHOUTING?
TODAY I PRAY
May I avoid name-calling, ego-crushing exhanges. If I am angry, may I try to assign my anger to what someone did instead of what someone is. May I refrain from downgrading, lashing out at character flaws or mindless abuse. May I count on my Higher Power to show me the way.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
To deal with anger appropriately.
We learn in The Program that we cannot punish anyone without punishing ourselves. The release of my tensions, even justified, in a punishing way leaves behind the dregs of bitterness and pain. This was the monotonous story of my life before I came to The Program. So in my new life, I'd do well to consider the long-range benefits of simply owning my emotions, naming them and thus releasing them. DOES THE VOICE OF GOD HAVE A CHANCE TO BE HEARD OVER MY REPROACHFUL SHOUTING?
TODAY I PRAY
May I avoid name-calling, ego-crushing exhanges. If I am angry, may I try to assign my anger to what someone did instead of what someone is. May I refrain from downgrading, lashing out at character flaws or mindless abuse. May I count on my Higher Power to show me the way.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
To deal with anger appropriately.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
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