27-11-2011, 02:33 PM
Hi Maverick
When I was gambling thought and action were one of the same thing. When I came to GA I came to understand that there is a huge difference between the two. I can not control my thoughts but I can control my actions. That then led me to understand that Abraham Lincoln was right when he said "most folk are as happy as they make up their minds to be." I can choose to be happy or sad, angry or forgiving, Inferiour or superiour, helpful or unhelpful etc. I can allow or refuse to allow others to make me have negative thoughts. I have the choice and so do you. Evey day I pray to God for the power of restraint, the gift of happiness regardless of my circumstances and that of acceptance of what is, is how it's meant to be. It works for me.
Take care
BDT
When I was gambling thought and action were one of the same thing. When I came to GA I came to understand that there is a huge difference between the two. I can not control my thoughts but I can control my actions. That then led me to understand that Abraham Lincoln was right when he said "most folk are as happy as they make up their minds to be." I can choose to be happy or sad, angry or forgiving, Inferiour or superiour, helpful or unhelpful etc. I can allow or refuse to allow others to make me have negative thoughts. I have the choice and so do you. Evey day I pray to God for the power of restraint, the gift of happiness regardless of my circumstances and that of acceptance of what is, is how it's meant to be. It works for me.
Take care
BDT