Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sept. 18, 2012 - Today's Gift from Hazelden


Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012
Today's thought from Hazelden is:

It's better to know some of the questions than all of the answers. -- James Thurber

Recovery is an inner journey, but it often means going outside ourselves. In the past, we often were deaf to the words of others. Now we are discovering that God gave us ears for a reason.

Listening to others may be new to us, but we have so much to gain. Others may have learned ways to solve problems we can't figure out. We may think our lives are unique, only to discover others have had the same experiences. There is so much insight, wisdom, and love to share. Now that we're stronger, we can admit we need help, and accept that help with a joyful heart.

Today let me have the courage to listen to those people whom I respect.

From the book:

Our Best Days by Nancy Hull-Mast. © 1990 by Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved.

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