seems to be the theme of the day....learning to listen, how does this help us to avoid the pitfalls of recovery. Being grateful for what we have verses, what missing what we think we want. Wants verses needs.... the ultimate power struggle.
Today in my lunchtime meeting the chairperson changed the format we normally go around the room taking a turn or passing.. (I don't believe he did it on purpose, I think it was he first time chairing at the meeting) but it was refreshing, and he stated the topic was gratitude, then said if anyone is struggling to speak up about anything...... I was surprised to see the normal talkers sit quietly and those who were struggling raised their hands. I listened and learned. I remembered feeling alone, and confused. And today I am grateful to be in a very different place. Grateful for Bill and Bob and their foresight to learn how to help each other. I find helping someone else helps me more than anything else. The ability to speak someones language is priceless.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
In due time, in his time. All my anxiety. This frees me of worry and doubt. I do not need to worry about the future, he will lift me up in his time. When I am ready.
Humble means more listening, less talking, and allowing him to guide me. Thinking of myself less and more of others with an attitude of gratitude.
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