Positive Quote For The Day :)

Pain Pills
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Good morning! Continuing my positive thinking I read a quote in a book that I am reading right now. It's motivational/inspirational.

"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I have heard this said many ways and for many things. It's such a beautiful thought in itself. The way I heard it orginally was something to the effect of you may have to take a couple of steps in the dark in order to go turn on the light. The point being we don't always know what lies ahead. In recovery we can't imagine what being sober/drug free may feel like. We really can't imagine it. So we have to rely on the people who have been there. So we shakily take that first step and on pure faith, belief, and trust we move forward. At first we do not know that light is there just that someone told us it was.
As I continue on in recovery there are times I have to take that first step toward the unkown again. I do it now in faith rather than fear. Lets all take that first step and truley believe the positive and beautiful life that is still ahead.

Much love and respect,
Jane
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Jane....Thank you & how true!!! Sometimes its those small uncertain steps that can CHANGE our whole way of feeling or looking at something.
Thank you for posting this as I think all of us can relate to it
Molly
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But in all seriousness, I think sometimes things have to become pitch black before I will turn to the light within to guide me.

Thanks for finding that quote, Jane.
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LOL- Gina isn't that the truth. That was a good one.
Have a great day!
Love,
Jane
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Hi Jane,

I love the quote, but even better are your thoughts on it. I find it refreshing to see someone give their own thoughts on a topic or "thought". As always, you seem spot on to me. Thanks honey!

Love, Beck
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Jane.....I want to recommend a really good meditation book.
"The Fabric Of Self"....by John McAfee

They are short,concise and easy to read.very positive stuff.You will like it.
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Thanks Tim I will surely try to find it. I need to start practicing meditation This book I am reading says most of the very successful people practice meditation each day. I am good about praying everyday but I am not always good at being still to hear the answers so thanks for the suggestion.

Love,
Jane
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Awesome post, Jane!
I ditto what Beck said. The quote was an excellent one but what you wrote yourself was even better. You have an inspiring way with words.
xxxxooooo