“Kindness…is a hallmark of recovery.” AnonymousWhen everyone referred to the events of June 16th at a family gathering one summer, I asked, “June 16th? What happened on June 16th?” The looks I got sharpened my embarrassment when my sister said, “It was Mom’s birthday.” I’d forgotten my mother’s birthday! Admittedly I was going through some pretty traumatic events at that time, but I forgot my own mother’s birthday. When I’m so deep in feelings of being a victim of circumstances, and barely coping with my own emotional roller-coaster, there was little or no room for thoughts of others. Thoughts and acts of kindness were rarely considered, and they were the first to drop off my to-do list, when I was overwhelmed with my own ‘stuff.’ What instead brought stability to my world was found in the Serenity Prayer…especially when I say it in reverse, starting with, “God grant me the wisdom to know the difference between the things I cannot control and the things I can.” Then I can successfully ask for the serenity to accept the things outside my control.
The experience of thoughtful consideration of other’s feelings and acts of kindness are only possible in my life as I live life with the Serenity Prayer as my closest companion, and God as my guide. Today I attribute all the joy in my life to this relationship. Can circumstances often derail your focus from what’s really important? Are you embarrassed to find that you missed an opportunity to show kindness to those you love? What will you do today to make a difference in your condition?
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