I complained because I had no shoes until I met
a man who had no feet.
– Persian Proverb
When we are locked away in the loneliness and self-pity
that comes with our addiction, we often exaggerate our
misfortunes. In our solitude we feel we are unique in our
troubles and unhappiness, and that there’s no way out.
But if we open our minds and hearts, we will find
that there are mony people whose lives are filled with
real hardship and pain. Yet, many of them manage to
be cheerful and loving. They may be poor, handicapped,
or bereaved, but they daily show courage and have
serenity in their lives.
In our groups, too, we meet many whose lives have
been blasted at the root by neglect, abandonment, or
abuse. And yet they have left behind bitterness and anger
and grown into healthy, kind people. When they take
time for others, they give us some of their courage
and affection.
Our lives can become richer as we realize our good
fortune at being in recovery with brave and kind people.
I’ll remember to give thanks to the people in my life who
nourish my health and my spiritual development.
July 14
Answers in the Heart
Hazelden Meditations
ISBN 978-0-89486-568-8
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