Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Recovery depends on continuing revelation.
-- David Crawford
Perhaps we sense that something is still standing in the way of our usefulness to our Higher Power, ourselves, and other human beings. We may be aware of a habit that feels addictive or of fears or resentments that are holding us back, preventing us from fully using our gifts.
Step Six suggests that we become entirely ready for change. This means letting go of our illusions about the ways we limit our freedom and happiness -- letting go of any denials or excuses. It means trusting that our attitudes and behaviors are capable of transformation. It does not mean attempting to force situations in which our fantasies of control haven't worked before. Being entirely ready means that we're honest about what hasn't succeeded in the past and that we're willing to accept our Higher Power's help. Genuine honesty and openness to change are the essence of the humility we need in order to grow.
Today, I look honestly at what stands in the way of my life's usefulness.
Hazelden Foundation
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