The artist who aims at
perfection in everything
achieves it in nothing.
~ Eugene Delacroix
Trying to be perfect puts distance between us and our Higher Power. Trying to be perfect shows we’re ashamed of being human. In recovery, we accept that we’re human. We try to be the best human we can be.
We used to get high to feel powerful and god-like. But God is not just power. God is also gentleness. Gentleness and love are the power we look for in recovery. We give up trying to be perfect. We work to be human. We work to know the loving, gentle side of ourselves and our Higher Power. Remember, if we try to be a god, we’ll fail. If we try to be human, we’ll win.
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, help me give up trying to be perfect. Help me always keep in mind that I’m human—which means, I’m not perfect.
Action for the Day
Part of being human is making mistakes. Today, I’ll see my mistakes as chances to learn.
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