Adapt our selves or our circumstances ?

[dave]

I subscribe to a free daily email medidtion for recovery from Hazeldon. They usually help me jump start a new day in recovery. The ideas from today may be worth discussin. . . .


I quote

" Today's thought from Hazelden is:

The reasonable man encounters circumstances and adapts himself to them. The unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt circumstances to himself. All progress depends upon the unreasonable man.
--George Bernard Shaw

Everyone has a dream. Everyone has a purpose or mission, something specific he or she is called to do. You are on this earth for a reason. Although you can temporarily hide from yourself, you can never lose your connection to your purpose. It is always with you, beckoning to be uncovered. You just need to listen and let it speak to you.

When you do decide to follow your dream, be prepared for resistance. The old beliefs and messages from the past that say it cannot be done will come rushing to the surface. How will you respond to these voices of fear and doubt? Will you allow them to immobilize you? Or will you tell them who is in charge and move forward in spite of your fears?

Despite the objections of everyone around her, Augusta pursued her dream of becoming an Olympic track athlete. At first a series of disappointing performances seemed to confirm the predictions of her family and friends. But then she won a race. The improvement continued until a number of first place finishes gave her a spot on the Olympic team.

No matter what the obstacles, choose to be true to your purpose and let it guide and direct your way. Your destiny is beckoning you. It is time to heed the call.

You are reading from the book:
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Listening to Your Inner Voice by Douglas Bloch

Listening to Your Inner Voice. Copyright 1991, by Douglas Bloch. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of Hazelden."


So what so P/MB/SA folks (or SO's) in recovery try to change - themselves or their circumstances ?


Any toughts out there ?