The language of Letting Go

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The Magic of Gratitude and

Acceptance November

22

Gratitude and acceptance are two magic tricks

available to us in recovery. No

matter who we are, where we are, or what we have, gratitude

and acceptance work.

We may eventually become so happy that we realize our

present circumstances

are good. Or we may master our present circumstances

and then move forward into the

next set of circumstances.

If we become stuck, miserable, feeling trapped and

hopeless, try gratitude and

acceptance. If we have tried unsuccessfully to alter

our present circumstances and have

begun to feel like we’re beating our head against a

brick wall, try gratitude and

acceptance.

If we feel like all is dark and the night will never

end, try gratitude and

acceptance.

If we feel scared and uncertain, try gratitude and

acceptance.

If we’ve tried everything else and nothing

seems to work, try gratitude and

acceptance.

If we’ve been fighting something, try gratitude

and acceptance.

When all else fails, go back to basics

Gratitude and acceptance work.

Today, God, help me let go of my resistance. Help

me know the pain of a circumstance

will stop hurting so much if I accept it. I will

practice the basics of gratitude and

acceptance in my life, and for all my present

circumstances.

J Matchinsky