December 19

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I thought it was my responsibility in life to look for the bad. I thought I was supposed to look for everything wrong in every situation or person with whom I came in contact so I could tell them how to fix their problems. I put myself in charge. That is a tall order and a heavy burden. If I found everyone's imperfections, then they could change and would become perfect as I thought they should, I would not have any problems. This, of course, kept me from looking at me.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Help me to allow others to take their own inventories and to ask myself, "Whose problem is it?"

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I can find more joy in looking for the good.

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May 26

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Sometimes I dwell on a problem which has no quick and easy answer. It might be a troubled relationship, a problem at work, sexual difficulties, physical pain, or any of a multitude of situations that cannot be fixed instantly to my liking. By remaining focused on a negative aspect of my life, I activate character defects such as self-pity, resentment, anger, and false guilt. When I accept the fact that life involved much problem-solving, and a necessary ingredient for sane living is the ability to peacefully endure until a solution is discovered, I am able to let go of the urgency of the problem facing me. By not tying up all my energies in the unpleasantness and hopelessness of a problem, I free myself to turn to my Higher Power for help in finding the right answer.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Help me to let go of my childish desire to have no problems, and to patiently trust that answers will unfold as I continue to work the program.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I can live at peace with unsolved problems.

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March 2

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Today, God, I may need a little extra special help. I know I have asked You to step in and take care of this problem which is bothering me. Please help me to understand that You may solve it differently from the way I expected. That way I will know, even if adversities come while You are working Your solution, they will not throw me into thinking that You have deserted me.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
I have turned my life over to Your care, God, and I need extra attention today.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am worthy of special help.

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January 22

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Storm clouds are often ominously black on the bottom. They suggest rain, lightning, thunder, and what is generally considered "bad" weather. They also suggest eventual rainbows, fresh air, and healthy crops. Our problems are much the same. They are ominous to face. But, if we can detach ourselves from them, they do not engender fear. Just as we can enjoy a thunderstorm by anticipating the peace and sense of well-being which is to follow, we can approach the problems we face with hope in our hearts. Sometimes we may need to take shelter during our storms. It makes no more sense to seek trouble than it does to go into a raging storm when it is not necessary.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Be my rain gear to get me through the storms I face.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
"This too shall pass," can be my weather report. I may not see the rainbow
until after the storm.

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September 9

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
When we begin to open ourselves to living, we generally feel a great deal of freedom. Yet we are also aware of our fear. Suddenly many choices lie before us. Of course, we do not want to make a mistake which may hurt us later. But we do not want to miss out any longer either. Like a new colt out in the pasture for the first time, we are apt to stumble and fall.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I be patient with myself when I make a mistake. Mistakes can be unexpected learning experiences.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
It does not matter how many times I stumble and fall; it matters only that I pick myself up, learn, and go forward.

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August 14

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
My best attempts at solving problems many not be good enough. There are some problems in life I cannot solve and was not meant to solve, no matter how I feel about them. My job lies in recognizing which problems are truly mine, and then giving a good try at solving them with my Higher Power's help. Letting go and letting God take my problems when I have done my best is the only way to go. I am not responsible for the outcome.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I realize the longer I continue to hold on to my problems and hurts, the more I blame myself or others.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
If I cling to my problems, I am not trusting my Higher Power.

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