July 13 - These days, I go to meetings to listen for the similarities
between me and others in Gamblers Anonymous - not the differences. And
when I look for the similarities, it's amazing how many I find,
particularly in the area of feelings. Today I go to meetings thinking
that I'm here not because of anyone else's addictions, but because of
mine and, most importantly, what my addiction did to my spirit and
body. I'm here because there's no way I can stay free of my addiction
by myself. I need the GA Program and my Higher Power.
Am I becoming less harsh in my judgment of others?
Today I Pray - May I stay alert as I listen, just one more time, to Jack
or Jill or Fred or Sam or Martha go through his or her tale of woe or
wail. May I find, when I listen with the wholehearted attention I want
to be able to give, that each has something to offer me to add to my own
life tale. May I be struck once again by our samenesses. May each
sameness draw us nearer to each other's needs.
Today I Will Remember - In sameness there is strength.
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