Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. — Voltaire
Appreciation is a big word for a big idea. To appreciate a thing means to really look at its value, its goodness, its beauty and to be glad about it. When we can do this, it changes our life. We become grateful.
It used to be that we felt jealous when someone else was attractive or smart. We felt envy when we saw people who were having fun or who seemed to be in love with each other.
Now that we are sober, we know that we can enjoy the beauty other people create. We can be happy that some people are smart and good at problem-solving. We can be glad that people are in love and raise good kids who will make the world a little better.
When we see these things around us, we know that life holds good things for us, too. There is enough for everyone.
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, help me turn my envy and jealousy into appreciation. I want to find joy and hope in the good things that others do.
Today’s Action
Today I will list three qualities I appreciate in others. Do I want to find these things in myself? How can I do that? I will talk about it with my sponsor.
Hazelden Foundation
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