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bluidkiti · 06-20-2022, 11:59 AM

June 20

Quote of the Week

"When I feed the problem, it grows; when I feed the solution, it grows."

In the program, I learned I have a magic-magnifying mind. I discovered that I tend to obsessively think about certain things to the exclusion of all else. Before recovery, I focused my magic-magnifying mind on my problems, and as I did, they tended to get bigger and even multiply. Round and round I went, chasing each problem and imagining the worst. The only solution I could think of was to drink more, and that just led me to even darker places.

In recovery, I discovered some solutions. The first was to put the plug in the jug. Next, I learned to share my problems with others and learn from the solutions they found to similar situations. I also learned to develop a relationship with a Power greater than myself. This took away the burden of solving problems on my own and taught me to be open to God’s will and direction. During this process, I also learned that what I feed grows, and if I want my life to get better, I have to change what I am feeding.

While this sounds easy, it still takes work even today. The good part is that I am much quicker to recognize when I’m feeding a problem, and when I do, I quickly ask myself what I’m afraid of. Once I know that, I can turn my magic-magnifying mind on to the solution. I’ve gotten much better at turning things over, thinking about more positive outcomes, and feeding solutions. And I’m happy to report that my life is much better for it. I’m now open to God’s infinite array of better outcomes, and I choose to focus on those today instead of my problems.

06-20-2022, 11:59 AM	#25
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,888	June 20 Quote of the Week "When I feed the problem, it grows; when I feed the solution, it grows." In the program, I learned I have a magic-magnifying mind. I discovered that I tend to obsessively think about certain things to the exclusion of all else. Before recovery, I focused my magic-magnifying mind on my problems, and as I did, they tended to get bigger and even multiply. Round and round I went, chasing each problem and imagining the worst. The only solution I could think of was to drink more, and that just led me to even darker places. In recovery, I discovered some solutions. The first was to put the plug in the jug. Next, I learned to share my problems with others and learn from the solutions they found to similar situations. I also learned to develop a relationship with a Power greater than myself. This took away the burden of solving problems on my own and taught me to be open to God’s will and direction. During this process, I also learned that what I feed grows, and if I want my life to get better, I have to change what I am feeding. While this sounds easy, it still takes work even today. The good part is that I am much quicker to recognize when I’m feeding a problem, and when I do, I quickly ask myself what I’m afraid of. Once I know that, I can turn my magic-magnifying mind on to the solution. I’ve gotten much better at turning things over, thinking about more positive outcomes, and feeding solutions. And I’m happy to report that my life is much better for it. I’m now open to God’s infinite array of better outcomes, and I choose to focus on those today instead of my problems. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.