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August 5th – Going to Extremes
“We need counsel because, as addicts, we so often go to extremes.”
– Life with Hope, first edition, page 40
Now that I have some time living “one day at a time,” I sometimes get a little surprised when I find myself going to extremes. I am fully aware that “none of us are saints” but the intensity of my “great ideas” can really get going some days. I stay close to my program pals and run some thoughts past them. I try not to be defensive and really listen to those who have my best interests and I trust to be truthful.
A pattern for me is when I get overwhelmed, I sometimes add on more “great ideas.” I have days when I totally forget to “let go and let God” and “keep it simple.” When I feel that I have to “fix everything and everyone,” I know that my “EGO” is ramping up because I’m “Edging God Out.” I stop, breathe, pray, and try to remember what serenity feels like. I find gratitude and not try to tackle all my problems at once.
Eventually, I can bring myself back into balance with some humor and God’s help. I have been given this wonderful miracle of being clean and I can accept the rest of reality with a hopeful heart.
Final thought: Today, I know I can “start my day over” at any given moment.
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