Saturday, April 7, 2012

daily reflection for April 7-A WIDE ARC OF GRATITUDE

A Wide Arc Of Gratitude

And, speaking for Dr. Bob and myself, I gratefully declare that had it not been for our wives, Anne and Lois, neither of us could have lived to see A.A.'s beginning.
             The A.A. Way Of Life,p.67

Am I capable of such generous tribute and gratitude to my wife, parents, and friends, without whose support I might never have survived to reach A.A.'s doors? I will work on this and try to see the plan my Higher Power is showing me which links our lives together.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Attitude

Attitude has a lot to do with how we feel, and whats going on around us. If I wake up with a good attitude, more than likely, things are gonna look good to me for the day.

How do I keep a good attitude?

I try my best to get enough sleep
Enough to eat
Enough exercise
Enough fresh air
Enough program

In other words, a well rounded out way of living.
Not saying that there aren’t a few things that I could use MORE of, lol
But I’m getting enough most days
To keep myself living with a GOOD attitude,
Towards Life, my family, fellow employees, and others
That I come in contact with each day.

Not too much of anything
But enough of everything I need
I need companionship and I need my 12 step program
I need my groups online
I need my f2f meetings

All these determine on how my attitude is going to be,
Both to myself
And to others

There’s been days, when I’ve woken up with a BAD attitude
Usually on these days
There’s been something that was missing from the circle for me

Not enough to eat   ……………………… H
Carrying resentment towards someone….....A
Not communicating with others………….....L
Not enough sleep………………………….T

Yep, the old H.A.L.T. is what can change my attitude