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When I say the serenity prayer sometimes over and over, I occasionally lose sight of its meaning even as I repeat its words.So I try to think of the meaning of each phrase as I say it, whether aloud or silently. As i concentrate on the meaning, my understanding grows, along with my capability to realize the difference between what I can change , and what i cannot. Do I see that most improvements in my life will come from changing my attitudes and actions?
A Day at a Time 10/11
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A Day at a Time 10/11
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I do that too with the 3rd step prayer. I usually say it again on the way to work in my car and I'll tell ya a funny story. It's not good to pray in the car cause you can easily get distracted.
The other day I was driving in to work and was a bit nervous about being reprimanded for something I had done. My sponsor suggested that I wear my ring on a different finger to remind me to stay calm while talking to my boss and I love that idea.
So I'm saying my 3rd step prayer and glance at my hand on the steering wheel and realize I had forgotten my rings and said "God, I offer myself to thee, to build with me and do with.........OH CRAP!" lol!
Then I laughed hysterically at saying "oh crap" during a prayer! hahaha!
Definitely better to concentrate on the meaning quietly and alone so you're not distracted by life. lol!