On the occasion of every accident (event) that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use… If it be abusive words, you will find it to be patience. And if you have been thus formed to the (proper) habit, the appearances will not carry you along with them.
- Epictetus, Enchiridion
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
A quote to remember
Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.
ALDOUS HUXLEYContentment
“It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.”
― How to Win Friends and Influence People
― How to Win Friends and Influence People
If this is true, I really need to change my thought process. I am fine with the material things I have, but not with myself as a person. I always feel that I don't measure up. Maybe it's just unrealistic standards, or just a general lack of the stuff that brings happiness. I don't know. I just someday want to content with who I am.
Saturday, May 09, 2020
Know where you stand.
I understand where I stand and I might not say anything but it's obvious. Thanks for the reminder and maybe I should just make plans.
Friday, May 08, 2020
Resentment
It's just making my life miserable. I need to let go and let God handle these feelings. It's a common theme in AA that resentment is one of an Alcoholics greatest threats and I need to deal with it and pray that God can help me with it. It's just that this person will just not go away.
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Walk your own road in life, just be happy with who you are.
I have made the choice to go ahead and not let my past determine my future. Just let it go and be happy with who I am. Someday I am going to look back at this period of time as just a bump in the road of life. The people that are upsetting me won't be around forever and I plan to outlast them in this house. They may come and go in the future, but I won't make this choice again. I am fairly happy with myself and the things I need to work on will take some time to change. I sincerely want to be a better person.
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