… AND LETTING GO OF IT
… primarily fear that we would lose something we already possessed or would fail to get something we demanded. Living upon a basis of unsatisfied demands, we were in a state of continual disturbance and frustration. Therefore, no peace was to be had unless we could find a means of reducing these demands. The difference between a demand and a simple request is plain to anyone.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS P. 76
Peace is possible for me only when I let go of expectations. When I’m trapped in thoughts about what I want and what should be coming to me, I’m in a state of fear or anxious anticipation and this is not conducive to emotional sobriety. I must surrender-over and over- to the reality of my dependence on God, for then I find peace, gratitude and spiritual security. 
Choose to make it a great day in sobriety.
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Quote of the Day:
“All of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.” – Dale Carnegie
An absolute true blessing of the program has been the concept of living life one day at a time. In so doing, we can live in and appreciate each moment. All too often, human nature takes us to an unknown future, thoughts of the past, or some other emotional disturbance. However, we can guide our feelings and emotions by our thoughts and actions of today. When we make the most of right now, we pave the way for better feelings tomorrow. When we practice mindfulness (living in the moment), we can see and cherish the little things in life that truly make us whom we are and what we feel. If we allow it, spiritual experiences can be any moment in life that changes our attitude and perspective in a positive way. We can only be receptive to these moments if we live in the here and now, rather than some uncertain future or broken past memory. I am so thankful that the program has taught me to live in today and to enjoy all the blessings life has to offer.
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