Today's Thought - July

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July 5

Guidance comes from many sources.

What do we think of when we hear the word guidance? Perhaps we recall a guidance counselor in school who told us what courses to take. Now that we are in the program we receive guidance in quite informal ways: At a meeting an old-timer will share a story that helps us make a decision. A reading in a meditation book will seem to have been written specifically for us. Or a friend will call at just the moment we are feeling fear and confusion.

Most people come into this program searching for something. We may not know just what we are missing, but we recognize a painful void. Learning that we have not only a Higher Power as a constant companion but also many new and trusted friends, we gain a fresh appreciation for guidance - what it means and how it helps. It's really everywhere, and we are learning how to tap into it, thanks to the program.

Every situation I meet today will be affected by my presence. I have something to give that only I can give.

Today's reading is from the book A Life of My Own: Meditations on Hope and Acceptance*