Accepting ChangeThe winds of change blow through our life, sometimes gently, sometimes like a tropical storm. Yes, we have resting places - time to adjust to another level of living, time to get our balance, time to enjoy the rewards. We have time to catch our breath.But change is inevitable, and desirable.Sometimes, when the winds of change begin to rustle, we’re not certain the change is for the better. We may call it stress or a temporary condition, certain we’ll be restored to normal. Sometimes, we resist. We tuck our head down and buck the wind, hoping that things will quickly calm down, get back to the way things were. Is it possible we’re being prepared for a new “normal”?Change will sweep through our life, as needed, to take us where we’re going. We can trust that our Higher Power has a plan in mind, even when we don’t know where the changes are leading.We can trust that the change-taking place is good. The wind will take us where we need to go.Today, help me, God, to let go of my resistance to change. Help me be open to the process. Help me believe that the place I’ll be dropped off will be better than the place where I was picked up. Help me surrender, trust, and accept, even if I don’t understand.
You are reading from the book:

The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie

Accepting Change

The winds of change blow through our life, sometimes gently, sometimes like a tropical storm. Yes, we have resting places - time to adjust to another level of living, time to get our balance, time to enjoy the rewards. We have time to catch our breath.

But change is inevitable, and desirable.

Sometimes, when the winds of change begin to rustle, we’re not certain the change is for the better. We may call it stress or a temporary condition, certain we’ll be restored to normal. Sometimes, we resist. We tuck our head down and buck the wind, hoping that things will quickly calm down, get back to the way things were. Is it possible we’re being prepared for a new “normal”?

Change will sweep through our life, as needed, to take us where we’re going. We can trust that our Higher Power has a plan in mind, even when we don’t know where the changes are leading.

We can trust that the change-taking place is good. The wind will take us where we need to go.

Today, help me, God, to let go of my resistance to change. Help me be open to the process. Help me believe that the place I’ll be dropped off will be better than the place where I was picked up. Help me surrender, trust, and accept, even if I don’t understand.

You are reading from the book:

The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie

Listening
I began to listen. Slowly but surely, some wisdom and humility began to creep in. I became teachable. I found God working all around me where previously I was sure I had been alone. When I opened my eyes enough to see the miracle, I found that it was right in front of my face. I was growing in God’s love. 
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 430

Listening

I began to listen. Slowly but surely, some wisdom and humility began to creep in.
I became teachable. I found God working all around me
where previously I was sure I had been alone.
When I opened my eyes enough to see the miracle,
I found that it was right in front of my face. I was growing in God’s love.

- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 430

I have not highlighted books from the La Ha bookstore in awhile!  Here are a few we have regarding spirituality and the program.  It’s about being open minded and willing!

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Uniqueness

I genuinely believed that I was different until much later,when I had what I now know to be my first spiritual awakening:that I was an alcoholic, and I didn’t have to drink!I also learned that alcoholism, as an equal opportunity illness,does not discriminate — is not restricted to race, creed, or geography.At last I was released from the bondage of my uniqueness.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 450

Uniqueness

I genuinely believed that I was different until much later,
when I had what I now know to be my first spiritual awakening:
that I was an alcoholic, and I didn’t have to drink!
I also learned that alcoholism, as an equal opportunity illness,
does not discriminate — is not restricted to race, creed, or geography.
At last I was released from the bondage of my uniqueness.
Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 450