October 1

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I remember being so full of hate for someone that I ran movies in my head about committing violence against them. My hate produced envy, spite, and rage. Now I have learned through the Twelve Steps that I can and must forgive for my own mental health. And if I am unable to forgive, I can pray for my adversary. As long as I allow the hate to dominate my thoughts, that hate is running my life, and there is no opportunity for my Higher Power to enter.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I remember today to pray for those who I find hard to love.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Today I will practice forgiveness.

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July 25

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
For some reason it was harder for me to forgive myself than it was to forgive others. I was always stricter with myself. I expected more and better from me. It was easier to justify other people's apparent mistakes. In my mind it was okay for others to be human, but not me. I seemed to have such high expectations for myself and felt I must be the best and do the best always. It was s easy to criticize myself and my actions. I have learned and now practice self-forgiveness. I cannot forgive others properly if I cannot forgive me. When I forgive myself I find the courage to begin again. I now know I do not have to be perfect. What a relief!

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Remind me always that if You can forgive me, I can forgive me.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Forgiveness is love.

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