What is dignity without honesty? Cicero …. Dignity is a quality achieved by freeing myself of arrogance and self-importance. When I present myself to the world as I really am, I attain an effortless dignity. ~ Anonymous, Overeaters. For Today (Kindle […]
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Trust the Peace
Today I know that sanity and serenity are the gifts I have received for my efforts and my faith. With practice, I am learning to trust the peace. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon […]
Continue reading »The Give and Take
We can all strive to become traders, people who have learned how to both give and receive. We each have the capacity to give what we have freely and to ask, gratefully, for what we don’t have. That is the […]
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Being passive and feeling inferior go hand-in-hand, and they prepare us for becoming dependent on alcohol, pills, food, and people. ~ Casey, Karen. Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women (Kindle Locations 2164-2165). Hazelden Publishing. Kindle Edition. What happened […]
Continue reading »Refrain from Diversion
A prayer I recommend is: “God give me the courage and strength to know who I really am, to act accordingly in my life, and to refrain from diverting my time, energy, and interest into my character defects.” In addition […]
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