“One of the most wonderful gifts I have received in this program is accepting and even loving myself. This new attitude has made it possible for me to take an honest look at the make-up of my character.” – Voices of Recovery, pg. 59 {Feb 28th}
I have spent a lifetime identifying with my faults, identifying as the mistakes I made. It was much easier for me to ruminate on everything I did wrong, than to ever even consider what I might be doing right.
Working through the Steps of this program, especially Steps Six and Seven, I have learned that mistakes can and will happen, but that does not define who I am. I have a process now that helps me take responsibility for my actions, along with the guidance and love of my Higher power that allows me to surrender these defects.
I am mindful that love and acceptance are a journey, not a destination. This is a daily process that is required to ensure I am aligning with my Higher Power’s will for me, and that I am no longer tearing myself apart from the inside, or identifying with my mistakes. This is the love and compassion that I can give myself every single day. ♥
Submitted by: Anonymous
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