One Day at a Time in Al-Anon:
If I can see myself clearly and honestly in relation to my present circumstances, I will not become the victim of self-pity or resentment. If I do what I should, I will be at peace with myself.
It is only when I compare my lot in life with that of others that the destructive emotion of self-pity is allowed to engulf me. It is only by taking offense at what others do that I will be afflicted with resentment. If I feel that what I am doing is right, I will not be dependent on the admiration or applause of others. It is gratifying, but not essential to my contentment.
I will learn to judge my own motives, to evaluate my own actions, so that, little by little, I can bring them into line with my standards and ideals.
Today’s Reminder:
Nothing has the power to hurt my feelings and stir up unwholesome emotions in me unless allow it. I will do what is given me to do. I will do it as well as I can. That will be my inner security against which all outside battering will be powerless.
“Labor not as one who is wretched, nor yet as one who would be pitied or admired. Direct yourself to one thing only, to put yourself in motion and to check yourself at all times.”
– Marcus Aurelius, Meditations