November 15

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Today I will try to remember that when I feel down, everything I do seems to come out wrong. When my self-pity begins to build, I will stop, rest, gather my thoughts and ask my Higher Power for help. God reminds me there is a tomorrow and that I can begin anew by living one day at a time. It makes life much easier. Twenty-four hours are enough for anyone. Today is a new beginning: yesterday is gone, and tomorrow is hope.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
God, never let me feel that any shortcoming of mine is greater than Your love for me. Remind me that no matter what I have done in the past, I can begin anew.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am beginning again.

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November 5

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
There are so many ways I can be helpful to others. When I am feeling sorry for myself, I will try to remember what I can do. For example:

• I can be a friend to someone who feels friendless.
• I can make a call to someone I am concerned about.
• I can share love with someone who feels unloved.
• I can just listen to someone who needs to talk.
• I can be with someone who is lonely.
• I can send a cheery card to someone who is ill or having a tough time.
• I can share my experiences with someone who is confused.

None of these things take more than a little effort and yet they can accomplish wonders.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Let me help myself by helping others.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
It takes so little to do so much.

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June 12

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
One of the biggest hurdles to staying well emotionally is self-pity. Self-pity breeds all kinds of "I" trouble. It is like being on center stage with the spotlight on ourselves. It is the minor injury we let drag on for a while so we can let more people share in our pain. It is the tough, emotional time when we feel so sorry for ourselves that we cannot see the world around us. It is a fog because our "eyes" are focused on ourselves. Sometimes asking God to help us over a crisis is the hardest things to do. The reason is that our prayers may be answered, and then we have to go on again. We may have to change, and we cannot feel sorry for ourselves any longer.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
I pray that I may have a willing heart and that I will lean on Your strength and love.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
When we take our "eyes" off ourselves and begin to focus them on others, our "I" trouble clears up.

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January 28

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
It is possible to get rid of that "poor little ol' me" feeling if I make up my mind to do so. When that "feel-sorry-for-myself-for-no-reason" syndrome comes my way, I do have the ability to change my attitude. First I take a few moments to concentrate on what is bothering me. If I cannot come up with a legitimate reason for the "blues," it is time to take action. I tell myself I have ten minutes to really wallow in self-pity and set the clock to ring at that time. I play sad records and dwell on the injustices of life. When the alarm goes off, I ask my Higher Power for help to concentrate on positive thoughts which lead to my feeling better about myself. The key here is, I can change my moods with my Higher Power's help and some concentrated effort on my part.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Thank You for the ability to switch from negative to positive thinking.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I can mope when I want to, but only for ten minutes.

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