I've learned to practice this philosophy after hearing it in the rooms of AA. Life does not always comply with what i want but it does give me what i need. (they say "be careful what you pray for".)
there were times before sobriety that i felt persecuted by life. it turns out that it was my perspective that was skewed. accepting life's challenges by turning them into opportunities has changed my way of thinking and way of living.
i'm not perfect in all this but it's "progress not perfection" i strive for.
here's an excerpt from an article i read today
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Life is about living, loving, learning and of course laughter. Living life on life’s terms has much to do about our attitude toward our life. Do we choose a positive attitude or invite misery? Do we choose change or stay in our old comfort zones even if they are unhealthy for us? What thoughts do we hold and keep our attention on? Yes, we have the choice at any moment to make changes in our life if it’s not working for us.
Our life is all about change and choice. Within each of us is the ability to create and live the life intended for us. We only need make the changes and choices that are truthful, honest and right for our own life.As we learn to accept changes that come about and learn new skills to walk through change, we have the opportunity to create and live a life of love, peace, serenity and happiness. http://www.livinglifeonlifesterms.com/
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Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle.
The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours..~Ayn Rand
Last edited by madisgram; Jun 13, 2012 at 11:01 AM.
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