Just a few thoughts

I am writing this today on my blog because my home is in disorder and I cannot find my journal. We had the carpets cleaned and everything is everywhere and not in their place.

I thank God for my sobriety and for loving me.

My readings were really good today. I read from five books if I have the time, they are: The BB of Alcoholics Anonymous; Until today, Iyanla Vanzant; Daily Reflections, AA approved literature; Courage to Change, Alanon approved literature; and Each Day a New Beginning, Hazeldon daily meditation book.

My favorite this morning was from Until Today. This is a daily reflection book as well, actually all of them are except for the BB (Big Book).

May 29

"I am receptive to the idea that...it is possible that I have been following the wrong directions."

"Here is an interesting concept that could help you the next time you are faced with a challenge that you believe you cannot handle. Your personality is the passenger, not the driver! Your spirit is the driving force of your life. Most people believe it is the personality that matters. As a result, there are things they believe they cannot do or things they will not do because such things do not fit their personality. Poor creatures! As long as they insist on listening to the passenger they will probably end up getting lost."

"...Your spirit is the only true navigational force in your life. Unfortunately, it doesn't talk as loud as your personality! Your spirit offers directions only when asked. Your spirit is not worried about getting lost, because it knows what to do, when to do it and what the final outcome will be. Your spirit knows the best time to travel. The best time to stop and rest. The best roads to take and the weather conditions that lie ahead. Your spirit, unlike your personality, is not concerned with your comfort. It is concerned that you have a safe journey on the path of growth."


Pretty cool chit!! I likes this so much because first of all, I have been able to allow my spirit once in a while to be the driver and it does feel good and helps my days be a little simpler. Also, it reminded me of my Psych/Soc class. I know, I cannot help it! I love education and I especially love Sociology with a little Psychology in the mix. The Id, the Ego and the SuperEgo came to mind.


Anyway, I think I am going to take this with me today, allowing the spirit to drive and not my personality. I know then that today is going to be a good day. Oh yeah, 6 flippin days without a cigarette!!!