Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
A man can stand a lot as long as he can stand himself.
— Axel Munthe
Sometimes we’re mistaken about the source of our unhappiness. We walk around with a short fuse, ready to explode if anyone crosses our path. Then, when we do explode, we think it is the other person’s fault. At other times we have frightening physical reactions and worry that something is wrong with our bodies. But we are not aware that the problem is caused by a deeper feeling of not being able to stand ourselves.
Most of us have problems accepting ourselves. When we make peace with our conscience, some of our problems vanish. Other problems may never disappear, but our pain is eased because our inner battle has ceased, and we have the energy we need to cope.
I am grateful for the gift of self-respect this program gives me.
Hazelden Foundation
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