Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Powerlessness - May 5th


Living itself, [is] a task of such
immediacy, variety, beauty,
and excitement that one is
powerless to resist its wild
embrace.

Our First Step in this program introduces us to a radical idea - that accepting our powerlessness is beneficial. Yielding to life's embrace takes us in wonderful directions. The experience of meeting this still unformed day, defining how we will live today, making contact with our Higher Power, accepting the variety and the beauty that is here for us - far exceeds our individual power. Yet in surrendering to life as it unfolds, we find ourselves on an adventure. This is like reading a good story or unraveling an exciting mystery.

Anyone, whether he has our affliction or not, who tries to take control of what cannot be controlled, brings trouble to himself. Today let us engage with life.

I will accept both the embrace and the insecurity of not being in charge.

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