We can also use the steps to improve our attitudes.
Basic Text, p. 55
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Ever have a day when everything seems to be working against you? Do you go through periods when you are so busy taking peoples inventories you can barely stand yourself? What about when you find yourself snapping at your coworker or loved one for no reason? When we find ourselves in this bleak frame of mind, we need to take action.
At any point in the day, we can set aside a few moments and take a spot inventory. We examine how we are reacting to outside situations and other people. When we do, we may find that we are suffering from a plain old bad attitude. A negative outlook can hurt our relationship with our Higher Power and the people in our lives. When we are honest with ourselves, we frequently find that the problem lies with us and our attitude.
We have no control over the challenges life gives us. What we can control is how we react to those challenges. At any point in time, we can change our attitude. The only thing that really changes in Narcotics Anonymous is us. The Twelve Steps give us the tools to move out of the problem and into the solution.
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Just for today: Throughout the day, I will check my attitude. I will apply the steps to improve it.
-- Edited by Dave R on Thursday 28th of October 2010 05:47:35 AM
Wow...thank you for posting that...I have 10 days now, but still havent been able to get to meeting. I have been in a bad mood lately towards myself, others and God, I guess. This really helped me though...thank you...thank you...thank you
What a great reading. This is something I do on a daily basis, when I react, I realise that I'm running on my will. I choose what comes out of my mouth, I can think whatever I want but I don't have to verbalize it. When I'm guilty of acting out I pray, talk about what's really goin on for me with other addicts and then make my amends. My sponsor has taught me to take a breath before I respond in emotional situations. This works for me......
