THOUGHT FOR THE DAY 7/25/09

“OPIATE, n. An unlocked door in the prison of Identity. It leads into the jail yard.”
- Ambrose Gwinett Bierce (1842-1914)
The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce - American satirist, witty & caustic, journalist & short story writer.

Taking Care of Myself

Today I will remember that all of the change I am going through is stressful and that I need to take particularly good care of myself in these recovery months or years.

I will get extra rest. Inner growth at this accelerated rate is exhausting and I need more rest and sleep than usual.

I will simplify my life and make my day manageable. Letting go of what does not really need to be accomplished and doing the basics.

I need time to process the changes taking place inside of me. I need empty, quiet time just to watch the clouds float by.

I will do things that feel particularly good to me whatever they are, and I will eat well and exercise.

These are challenging days, so I'll learn to be good to myself.

I fill my tank before I empty it

Do not make yourself low; people will tread on your head
yiddish proverb


From the book Daily Affirmations for Forgiving and Moving ON Tim Dayton copyrght1992