❤️‍🩹Courage To Change
 
As we let go of obsession, worry, and focusing on everyone but
ourselves, many of us were bewildered by the increasing calmness
of our minds.

We knew how to live in a state of crisis, but it often
took a bit of adjustment to become comfortable
with stillness.

(The
price of serenity was the quieting of the constant mental chatter that
had taken up so much time; suddenly we had lots of time on our
hands and we wondered how to fill it).

Having become more and more serene as a result
of working the
program, I was surprised to find myself still grabbing for old
fears as if I wanted to remain in crisis.

I realized that I didn’t know
how to feel safe unless I was mentally
busy.

When I worried, I felt
involved—and therefore somewhat in control.

As an exercise, my Sponsor suggested that I try to maintain my
inner stillness even when I felt scared or doubtful. As I did so, I
reassured myself
again and again that I was safely in the care of a
Power greater than myself. Today I know that sanity and serenity are
the gifts I have received
for my efforts and my faith. With practice, I
am learning to trust the peace.
 
Today’s Reminder
🙏🏻Today I will relish my serenity. I know that it is safe to enjoy it.🙏🏻
 
“Be still and know that I am with you.”
English prayer