Saturday, September 25, 2021

Sept. 25, 2021 - Readings in Recovery: Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

 

Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021

Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:

No sainthood

Life leads never to perfection but always toward it. — James Lane Allen

Our friends in the program repeatedly pound into our heads: “We are not saints.” The improvement we make in recovery could easily lead us to believe that we may be approaching sainthood. That idea doesn’t last past one honest inventory. Old-timers remind us “Don’t try to be a saint by Thursday.”

If we believe we are superior because of our success in recovery, we will find ourselves impossible to live with. We seek spiritual progress rather than spiritual perfection. Perfection is impossible for humans to achieve. Our limitations, as well as our potentials, add to our spiritual growth.

Those who have all the answers for themselves and others, and reject suggestions or advice are probably headed toward relapse.

One of the best pieces of advice for improving myself and my attitude is “Easy does it.” There really isn’t anything beyond the very best I can do.

Hazelden Foundation

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