December 20

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
We are used to the idea that death follows life. A less obvious progression, which is very obvious in nature, is that life follows death. Seeds must die in order to become plants. Caterpillars must die before butterflies exist. Old habits must die before new ones can be formed. In all of these cases the timing must be right. Then the old gives way to the new. As the old submits to this "death," our Higher Power supplies new life. As we work the program, we prepare the soil for the new life, and we learn to know when the time is right.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
As I submit to the death of the known patterns, I pray You will lead me to a new way of life with new patterns.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Surrender and let God do it.

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November 11

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I am me. I can only be me by being unwaveringly honest and aboveboard in thought, word and deed. I can only feel I am making progress if I open my mind and listen attentively to others, allowing them freedom of expression and action, as I hope they would do for me. I can only achieve some measure of serenity by practicing tolerance, even if I do not want to. I can only be free of fear by trusting my Higher Power. I can only be at peace by sharing my burdens and joyful discoveries with others.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
God, please give me the mental and spiritual strength to face whatever comes my way today.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am me and that is all I have to be.

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