( non- NA approved,, esoteric,, from my co religionists !!!)
Please read only if you want to,,, no ones being convinced of anything,,, just wanted to share somethng that works for me !!



October 5, 2007

Gazing Upon Goodness
The Importance Of Seeing The Good In All

Our perception shapes the lives we lead because the universe adjusts
itself almost instantly to our expectations. When we look for negativity,
we are bound to come across it in abundance. Conversely, we create
positive energy when we endeavor to see the goodness around us. As easy as
it is to criticize the people and situations that frustrate or hurt
us, we do ourselves a disservice in the process. It is important to see
the good in all as there are blessings hiding in every aspect of our
outer-world reality, and the potential for grace exists in all human
beings. When our lives are flooded with challenges, grief, and pain, we may
be tempted to believe that some individuals or incidents are simply
bad. But if we look for the good in all, good reveals itself to us, easing
our doubts and reminding us that the universe is a place of balance.

There is a perceptible energetic shift that takes place when we choose
to see the good in all. The unnecessary tension that came into being
when we dwelled on negativity fades away and is replaced by sympathetic
tolerance. We can forgive those that have wronged us because we
recognize in them traits we admire, and we may even discover that we can bring
out the good in one another. Though loss still grieves us, we recognize
the beginning of a new phase of existence that abounds with fresh
opportunities. Each new challenge becomes another chance to prove
ourselves, and we learn to show great patience in the face of difficulty. There
are few pleasures greater than gazing outward and seeing beauty,
wisdom, and harmony. These are the attributes of the universe that help us to
cope when we encounter their opposing forces.

Since you create your reality, you make your world a better place each
time you acknowledge the good in your circumstances and in the people
you encounter. As you draw attention to the positive aspects of the
world around you, your understanding of the affirmative nature of all
existence will grow. There are few lessons you will learn in this life that
will prove as instrumental to your happiness and satisfaction. In
appreciating the all pervasive goodness that exists in the universe, you
internalize it, making it a lasting part of your life.