November 7

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
There are predictable stages of growth, and when we go through them we are left feeling exposed and vulnerable. In the past many of us shut down the process of growing, for we did not wish to have these feelings. How lonely and bored we became while trying to remain in control. The program has helped us see our need for growth. Now we are able to understand that feeling exposed and vulnerable is part of a healthy, healing process. We embrace our growth periods with gratitude more quickly. As we are open, we become more of what we are capable of being.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I remember that to gain my own identity I must surrender my certainty.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Each growth process I encounter and meet head on gives me the gifts of freedom, spontaneity and aliveness.

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December 8

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
As we grow, we experience our worth and it feels terrific. We gain feelings of self-esteem and are grateful. Another period of growth comes along and we feel insecure and inadequate once again. We question and doubt if we have ever gained any self-worth. It is imperative to recognize that personal growth, even after many years of growing, always produces feelings of instability. This instability can even border for moments of despair. Our willingness to embrace the struggle and to learn what we need to about ourselves will eventually produce an even greater realization of our worth.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I be reminded that as I grow, self-worth will fluctuate and each new growth experience will grant me a deeper level of self-acceptance.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I look forward to my next growth experience with hope.

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November 29

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
When I am open to growth, I discover many things about myself. At times it may seem as if this knowledge comes from outside, but actually the knowledge has been within all along, waiting to be discovered. As growing persons, we are attracted to those things which help us go toward our greatest potential. As I have been willing to risk following the path which feels right, life holds challenges and adventures beyond my fondest dreams.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I have the courage to follow my dreams with action.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I will be open to discovering another part of my truth.

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October 6

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Pain had been the motivator for me to come into the program. After some time, the pain lessened in intensity and frequency. When I felt good and happy, I thought I did not need the program anymore. These thoughts scared me, so I began to create pain and misery for myself so I would be motivated to work the program. I became frightened of being happy and serene. I am learning that the desire to live a better life is a sufficient motivator. The pain which brought me here can be transformed into the gratitude which keeps me here.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I remember that as I grow in the program, my values and perspectives will change.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Flexibility in my thinking enables me to go with, rather than against, the changers God has in store for me.

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