April 18

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
There were many times before the program when I did not know what to do next, so I tried to do everything at once. I ended up filled with anxiety and accomplished nothing except to make an already upsetting situation worse. Am I looking at priorities today, sorting them out, handling only the things I can, and leaving the rest to God?

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
I ask for Your help to do all I can reasonably do today. Help me to stop, relax, wait, have patience, and be aware that during times of trouble You will continue to care for me, as You did when things were going well.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I will do the best I can, no matter what comes, and leave the rest to God.

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July 18

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
There was a time when I had innumerable dreadful anxiety attacks. They left me fearful of many things and full of panic. There were times when I could not leave my home because of them. For the most part, they have gone away since I started working the program. Occasionally one will appear for no apparent reason, even when I am working the program to the utmost,and for a moment, the panic comes again. I also get angry because I feel I no longer should have these attacks. If I stop then and there and say to myself, "I accept that I am having an anxiety attack and I surrdent it to my Higher Power." it will usually go away -- not instantaneously, but soon.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I always remember that acceptance and surrender are effective tools for handling anxiety attacks.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Don't panic! Accept.

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July 5

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Love makes me vulnerable. When I love someone, I grow close to him or her. This person can see my soft spots and knows what hurts me. I have hurt so much already I do not want to hurt anymore, so I start to back off, hoping if I keep a safe distance I will cut down my chances of getting hurt. I also limit my chances of finding intimate relationships. I could end up living in a superficial, noncommittal environment where caring and sharing would only be words. Being close to someone is a risk, but it is also a delight. The person who knows what really hurts me is also the person who knows what makes me happy and how to put a sparkle in my eye, a spring in my step, and a song in my heart. The distance I keep between myself and my loved ones keeps out hurt but also keeps out joy.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Give me the courage to get close enough to take a change getting joy into my life.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I can keep out hurt, but I can also keep out joy.