Today’s Daily Reflection (a wee bit late):

THE BEST FOR TODAY

July 01
The principles we have set down are guides to progress.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 60

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“Just as a sculptor will use different tools to achieve desired effects in creating a work of art, in Alcoholics Anonymous the Twelve Steps are used to bring about results in my own life. I do not overwhelm myself with life's problems, and how much more work needs to be done. I let myself be comforted in knowing that my life is now in the hands of my Higher Power, a master craftsman who is shaping each part of my life into a unique work of art. By working my program I can be satisfied, knowing that "in doing the best that we can for today, we are doing all that God asks of us.”

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This makes me think of this:
“When Michelangelo was asked how he carved the statue of David, he answered: "It's simple. I just remove everything that is NOT David." This is called: Addition through Subtraction Often, on our quest to unlock inner-greatness, we begin by looking in all the wrong places.”

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This is great OP, thank you for sharing. I love that July 1st falls on a Monday and it just feels like a new start. Praying everyone has a safe and sober holiday and enjoys some time off work with family and friends.

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