I greet The Indwelling Comforter.
Today’s “Pay Forward” gift is - Take It Easy. “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval" (Mark Twain). I’m sure I’ll be really cool when I have seventy years of sobriety – I have another six years to go. My life has its moments of being carefree and being uncomfortable. I believe it’s healthy to want more. However, I had to redefine what I want, and what is of real value. I am comfortable with having an abundance of material things, as long as I keep them in the right picking order. I am grateful for all the loving grace given me, allowing me to carry out my purpose, my mission, without anything being called into question. I don’t like it when I am overly concerned about other’s opinion is of me, that makes me uncomfortable. Now-a-days I am comfortable when I believe others love me and find me useful. I am unbound by anxiety when I when I can love and accept myself and the world as it is. Loving myself enables me to love others, as they are. I’m learning how to practice Alcoholics Anonymous’ spiritual principles as a way of life, and owning my defects, and my limited good. I encourage myself to serve others, asking nothing in return. I’m cutting back on myself-centeredness, while practicing the gift of grace – enlighten self-interest, it is well worth whatever it takes. The awakening and growing I prize; a Divine intended process. Thy Love, Thy Will be done.