I am trying to be abstinent. | I am willing to be abstinent. |
A state of great frustration. | A state of great humility. |
Implies that I should know how but can't come up with the right formula. | Implies that I don't know how. |
Involves condemnation. | Involves acceptance. |
I am closed to guidance. | I am open to receive guidance. |
I will fear failure and judge myself as a failure. | Even "failure" may be used as a learning device. |
Every setback reinforces that I will never find a lasting abstinence. | No setback becomes a problem, for I know I will be shown. |
The responsibility is on me. | The responsibility is on my Higher Power. |
It is like an act of separation. | It is like an act of prayer. |
Implies resistance and struggle. | Implies acceptance and surrender. |
--
adapted from an article in "The Sanctuary," reprinted
in "Sharing Hugs", May '99
I am trying to be abstinent. | I am willing to be abstinent. |
A state of great frustration. | A state of great humility. |
Implies that I should know how but can't come up with the right formula. | Implies that I don't know how. |
Involves condemnation. | Involves acceptance. |
I am closed to guidance. | I am open to receive guidance. |
I will fear failure and judge myself as a failure. | Even "failure" may be used as a learning device. |
Every setback reinforces that I will never find a lasting abstinence. | No setback becomes a problem, for I know I will be shown. |
The responsibility is on me. | The responsibility is on my Higher Power. |
It is like an act of separation. | It is like an act of prayer. |
Implies resistance and struggle. | Implies acceptance and surrender. |
--
adapted from an article in "The Sanctuary," reprinted
in "Sharing Hugs", May '99
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