Thought of the day     
"Our real value is in being ourselves."

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 The foundation of our lives is what the rest of our lives is built upon.  Over and over, we have tried to live up to the expectations of those around us.  We may have been raised believing that we were okay if we earned good grades in school, cleaned our rooms, or dressed a certain way. Always wanting to belong and be loved, many of us spent a lot of time trying to fit in--yet we never quite seemed to measure up.  When we decided that recovery was important, that's where we began to put our energy. As a result, our whole lives changed. In order to maintain those new lives, we must maintain the foundation of those lives: our recovery program.

 Now, in recovery, we are accepted as we are. Our real value to others is in being ourselves.

 As we work the steps, we learn to accept ourselves just as we are. Once this happens, we gain the freedom to become who we want to be.

We each have many good qualities we can share with others. Our experiences, honestly shared, help others find the level of identification they need to begin their recovery. We discover that we all have special gifts to offer those around us.
 

Commitment for the Day

  My experience in recovery is the greatest gift I can give another addict. I will share myself honestly with others.
 

One Day at A Time