"Many of us have found that setting aside quiet time for ourselves is helpful in making conscious contact with our Higher Power."
Basic Text, p. 95
Most of us pay lip-service to the value of conscious contact with a Higher Power. Yet how many of us consistently take time to improve that conscious contact? If we've not already established a regular regimen of prayer and meditation, today is the day to start one.
A "quiet time" need not be long. Many of us find that twenty to thirty minutes is enough time to quiet ourselves, focus our attention with a spiritual reading, share our thoughts and concerns in prayer, and take a few moments to listen for an answer in meditation. Our "quiet time" need not be lengthy to be effective, provided it is consistent. Twenty minutes taken once a month to pray will probably do little but frustrate us with the poor quality of our conscious contact. Twenty minutes taken regularly each day, however, renews and reinforces an already lively contact with our Higher Power.
In the hustle and bustle of the recovering addict's day, many of us end up going from morning to night without taking time out to improve our conscious contact with the God we've come to understand. However, if we set aside a particular time of the day, every day, as "quiet time," we can be sure that our conscious contact will improve.
Just for Today: I will set aside a few moments, once I finish reading today's entry, to pray and meditate. This will be the beginning of a new pattern for my recovery.
I spent about 2 .5 hours mowing and raking today for some quiet time,man it was noisy but real quiet in my head.Can do this anywhere ,anytime(well most any time!)
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
know what you mean about doing yard work an all helps me relax get my thoughts cleared out.Got me a little garden this year well half my new son n law.I am really likeing this site.
I too enjoy monotonous physical work like lawn work etc. It really does bring peace of mind. Problem is that July in Florida doesn't lend itself to outside work. Y'know?
