Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Helping Others
We can arm ourselves with facts about mind-altering substances to share with addicts, but just hearing the information will not necessarily convince anyone of their addiction. We cannot prance around diagnosing people, but we can make suggestions that encourage users to diagnose themselves.
We can propose the “controlled using for thirty days” test or one of the several written self-tests. If they pass the tests, then their problem is probably not like ours. We are not doctors or demigods, but we can carry the message. When our Higher Power sees fit, there are those we can aid.
Do I try to help others diagnose themselves?
Higher Power, may your love and light shine forth through me, but may I not set myself up to do your job.
Today I will carry the message to…
Hazelden Foundation
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