"Sometimes when we pray, a remarkable thing happens: We find the means, ways, and energies to perform tasks far beyond our capacities." Basic Text, page 44
Coping successfully with life's minor annoyances and frustrations is sometimes the most difficult skill we have to learn in recovery. We are faced with small inconveniences daily. From untangling the knots in our children's shoelaces to standing in line at the market, our days are filled with minor difficulties that we must somehow deal with.
If we're not careful, we may find ourselves dealing with these difficulties by bullying our way through each problem or grinding our teeth while giving ourselves a stern lecture about how we should handle them. These are extreme examples of poor coping skills, but even if we're not this bad there's probably room for improvement.
Each time life presents us with another little setback to our daily plans, we can simply take a deep breath and talk to the God of our understanding. Knowing we can draw patience, tolerance, or whatever we need from that Power, we find ourselves coping better and smiling more often.
Just for today: I will take a deep breath and talk to my God whenever I feel frustrated. Page 2
ŠJust For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous
Thanks for that one V. My mother accused me of snapping at her and to use her words; "hurling insults at her" and told me that she was "getting tired of it". And looking at my behaviour I think I probably have been taking my frustrations out on her. So next time, I will step back, take a breath, speak to God, and pray for graciousness.
things come to mind 1= there are more things wrought of prayer in his world than the ego can eve imagine !! 2=the song wit the lines "'when you feel your lifes too hard,, just go have a talk with God" 3=random stuff= mans best friend the say is a dog,,, but spell it bacwards and wha did u get ?? still mans best friend !!! when yuire down and troubled and need some love and cae,, and notting ,, nothing is going right,, close your eyes and hink of me and soon ill be there to brighten up even your darkest nite,, you just call out my name and know wherever i am,, ill come running,, to see you again winter spring summer or fall,, all you gotta do is call,, and ill be there yes i will YOU GOT A FRIEND !!!!
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Raman an addict clean and serene just for today in NA Worldwide ; live to love and love to live the NA Way !!!
