Sometimes when we pray, a remarkable thing happens: We find the means, ways, and energies to perform tasks far beyond our capacities.
Basic Text, p. 46
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Coping successfully with lifes 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 childrens shoelaces to standing in line at the market, our days are filled with minor difficulties that we must somehow deal with.
If were 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 were not this bad, theres 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.
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Just for today: I will take a deep breath and talk to my God whenever I feel frustrated.
Long lines at the store with people cutting in, getting cut off in traffic, know it all customers trying to tell you how to perform your craft when all they know is Charbucks (one of the most annoying common occurences in my life:), lights left on when spouse leaves a room, long hold times calling a helpdesk, finally connecting with a helpdesk and can't understand a word they say because of thick foreign accent, etc. etc. etc. Daily stuff happens that if I let it can blow my serenity. Pausing, taking a breath and asking HP to help me remember I'm not the center of the universe indeed can work wonders on how I feel and act instead of react to situations.
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Work the Steps or Die MF. (My Friend :) Clean One Day At a Time by The Grace of God through The Power of NA
