Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
We can allow other people their own journeys
Accepting that each of us has a specific “mission,” a unique journey on this earth, frees us to focus on our own lives. It’s not always easy, however. We may be drawn to others’ pain. We may worry about the unnecessary conflicts in their lives. We may feel the impact of their irresponsibility far too often. But we must remember, again and again, that whatever they do is not for us to judge. Our mission is not to change them or their journey. We can change only our focus.
Letting go of others gives us time that we may not know how to utilize initially. We have grown accustomed to worrying about others, and it has controlled our behavior and thoughts. And at first, being free of anxiety leaves us feeling empty. How lucky for us that we have the Second and Third Steps to guide us through this period of adjustment. It’s quite a change to focus on our journey only. Our Higher Power is waiting to guide us.
I must let others walk their own paths today. God will help me walk mine if I ask for guidance.
Hazelden Foundation
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