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bluidkiti · 05-31-2022, 05:37 AM

May 31

The crucial task of old age is balance.

~Florida Scott-Maxwell

Finding balance is important at any age, not just when we’re old. We need balance in our diet, between work and rest, in our emotional life—any activity is more rewarding, more life enhancing when done in moderation.

Most of us developed a belief that if a little of something is good, then a whole lot is better. Had we been able to practice moderation, we would not be sharing this fellowship today. It’s paradoxical that our drive to live on the edge, doing everything to extreme, has rewarded us with a program for living quite a distance from the edge.

Many a friend or sponsor has suggested Easy Does It; Let Go and Let God; One Day at a Time. These slogans are simple and yet profound reminders to find balance and quiet moderation in all our activities. We can only fully know and appreciate this moment if we’re participating in it, not racing to the next thought, hour, or day.

Today I can enjoy moderation with the knowledge it will enhance my life.

Today's reading is from the book In God's Care: Daily Meditations on Spirituality in Recovery*

05-31-2022, 05:37 AM	#31
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 71,254	May 31 The crucial task of old age is balance. ~Florida Scott-Maxwell Finding balance is important at any age, not just when we’re old. We need balance in our diet, between work and rest, in our emotional life—any activity is more rewarding, more life enhancing when done in moderation. Most of us developed a belief that if a little of something is good, then a whole lot is better. Had we been able to practice moderation, we would not be sharing this fellowship today. It’s paradoxical that our drive to live on the edge, doing everything to extreme, has rewarded us with a program for living quite a distance from the edge. Many a friend or sponsor has suggested Easy Does It; Let Go and Let God; One Day at a Time. These slogans are simple and yet profound reminders to find balance and quiet moderation in all our activities. We can only fully know and appreciate this moment if we’re participating in it, not racing to the next thought, hour, or day. Today I can enjoy moderation with the knowledge it will enhance my life. Today's reading is from the book In God's Care: Daily Meditations on Spirituality in Recovery* __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.