Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
It’s a simple formula: Do your best and somebody might like it. — Dorothy Baker
Our program is a selfish program. It tells us to let go of what others think. We’re staying sober for ourselves, not for anyone else. Our body and our spirit are at stake. And we know what we need to do to stay sober. If we feel shaky about going to a party, we don’t go — no matter who gets upset. If our job makes it hard to stay sober, we get a different one — no matter who gets upset. It’s simple.
We must take good care of ourselves before we can be good to others. In doing this, we learn how to be a friend, a good parent, a good spouse. We have to care for ourselves to have good relationships.
Do I believe it’s okay to be selfish when it comes to my program?
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, help me do what is best for my recovery, no matter what others think.
Action for the Day
I will remind myself that staying sober is simple. I don’t use substances. And I work the program.
Hazelden Foundation
No comments:
Post a Comment