“Remember, if we try to be God, we’ll fail; If we try to be human, we will win.”
Perfectionism is a large part of my dis-ease of alcoholism. My expectations,most days, are still too high. Back when I drank I tried so very hard to be perfect, and I held myself to such high standards became ridged . “I try; I act; I am disappointed; I feel shame; I begin to talk negatively to myself; I fall into the depths of my disease and the alcohol takes me over without a second thought. My disease is cunning, baffling, and persistent. Today I try and sometimes succeed and others times not so much, but I have acceptance of my humanity and that my God is the only perfect being. That is why we tend to fall short of our expectations. “I can’t; he can, so I think I will let him.” This statement says it all and is all inclusive; no one is left alone to handle the affairs of life unless one chooses. again it comes down to choices and which one will I make.
Today I will do and realize I might not wholly succeed. I can accept my imperfections today. I am thankful for my daily readings and their powerful messages. My readings are a beautiful part of my recovery. They help me to think and discover. I am thankful for having the willingness to be able to choose my right direction with the help of my God, and I am thankful for my health and my life.
Have a wonderful Saturday!
Love Me