my daily reflections…

i still must do personal inventories today. even with years in recovery and havin done several personal inventories in those times, lookin within to find the character defects and shortcomins i have is still an aspect of my recovery that enables me to continue to better myself. it is an opportunity for me to find things i may have forgotten or missed over the years and allows me to find the intricacies within that have the potential to cause further harm to others and myself. findin out the ways i can harm another gives me the upper hand in managin and controllin the actions, behaviors, and words that happen when i start to feel self, takin over. the solutions i may have used in the past dont work today so i need to practice what ive learned does. recovery allows me to find these things out so i can use better solutions to overcome self. when i am properly armed with the facts about myself, i get to stay at peace because im aware of who and what i am. is there any better way for me to practice the principle of generosity and brotherly love than findin out the root causes of my personal problems and workin toward amendin em? when i can use my spirituality to be both positive and creative, i get the convenience to affect my attitude and behavior for the better. ive discovered this unselfishness is spiritually rewardin. redoublin my efforts to find out more about myself is an exercise of the gratitude i have for what ive been given and taught. when im aware of self i get to live in the rhythms of the moment and can either enjoy them or pass them by. with a quiet mind, free of ongoin inner conversations, i notice each moments opportunity and can know how God wants me to use my talents to meet my present reality to see my opportunities with clarity. ive learned that the smallest package in the world is an alcoholic all wrapped up in himself, i aint gotta live like that anymore. today, i get to be free because i take the time to learn about myself. i get to live the hegira from the way i used to be, to someone new and excitin. 1 day @ a time...