A Meditation : A Nourishing Ingredient For Serenity

This meditation focuses on discovering the essential qualities that nourish your journey toward serenity and peace. Through mindful reflection, this practice encourages you to identify and cultivate the inner resources that promote calmness and stability in your life and recovery.

*While I wholeheartedly support the teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the principles of the 12-step program, please note that these programs do not endorse my personal interpretations. The insights shared in this meditation are my own and should not be viewed as a substitute for professional or psychological advice. I do not represent AA or any official 12-step authority.

In this meditation, you will explore how embracing positive thoughts and self-care can foster emotional resilience and a greater sense of tranquility. Embrace this opportunity for self-discovery, aligning with the transformative principles of the 12-step program to enhance your emotional well-being.

Transcript

A Nourishing Ingredient Where humility had formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie,

It now begins to mean the nourishing ingredient which can give us serenity.

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,

Page 74.

Daily Reflection How often do I focus on my problems and frustrations?

When I am having a good day,

These same problems shrink in importance,

And my preoccupation with them dwindles.

Wouldn't it be better if I could find a key to unlock the magic of my good days for use on the woes of my bad days?

I already have the solution.

Instead of trying to run away from my pain and wish my problems away,

I can pray for humility.

Humility will heal the pain.

Humility will take me out of myself.

Humility,

That strength granted to me by that power greater than myself,

Is mine for the asking.

Humility will bring balance back into my life.

Humility will allow me to accept my humanness joyously.