JANUARY 25 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY "Change from the inside out"

Even with a growing understanding of the Gamblers Anonymous Program and its Twelve Steps, we sometimes may find it difficult to believe that our new way of life leads to personal freedom. Suppose, for example, I feel imprisoned in an uncomfortable job or troublesome personal relationship. What am I doing about it? In the past, my reflex reaction was to try to manipulate the things and people around me into being more acceptable to me. Today, I realize that happiness can't be won that way.  Am I learning that freedom from despair and frustration can come only from changing in myself the attitudes that are perpetuating the conditions that cause me grief?  Today I Pray … May I be given clear eyes to see - and then to stop myself when I am manipulating the lives of those around me, my daily associates, friends, family. May I always be aware that change must begin within myself.  Today I Will Remember … Change from the inside out.  A Day at a Time https://amzn.to/3EOjuiH G.A. A New Beginning https://amzn.to/3E9YgPC