“God, I offer myself to Thee–to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always!”
We come into recovery and every life-changing opportunity with one common challenge. Regardless of what we are looking to grow in and overcome this one challenge is a constant. This one thing we all must do is “Just Stay”. Since we did not get to our current condition overnight we aren’t going to get to where we want to go overnight. Since there is no quick fix the ability to remain is as powerful as anything that we would do while we remain. They live dependent upon each other. Whether or not you “Just Stay” will likely determine if you get well.
“I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.”
there are major personality traits that each child takes to create a sense of homeostasis with the family dynamic. Children may take on multiple characteristics if that is what it takes to achieve the appearance of balance.
Focusing on things that add to our joy is essential to the well-being in all dimensions of our life. Joyful thoughts will touch the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual quadrants of who we are.