What a great day Thursday was, and a day with a message that came through over and over again, and one I’ve journal before-ACCEPTANCE.

Unless I accept 100% how things are right at this present moment, I have no chance for abundance in life. I’ve learned for me the answer to that great question, at least the answer that works for me, “WHO AM I?” I accept that “I am Keith”-no more no less.

And it hasn’t been easy accepting me as me! But in doing so, I’ve been able to awaken and transform, and I accept that who I am today is not who I will eventually be; its work in progress; a journey, not a destination. But I accept that it was/is needed.

I have accepted that my childhood was not perfect, but it was what it was. I have accepted my parents did absolutely the best job that they were capable of. I accept that I acted out in very unhealthy ways, and disappointed people along the way and hurt others. I accept that drinking, drugs, sex, (sex, drugs and rock n’ roll-surprise!) nicotine and food were among the addictions that I have been through, and gambling was close. I accept I am the child of an alcoholic and co-dependant. I accept that I was born with defects of character, and they are with me in some form today. I accept that I am not perfect, and not everyone loves me. And a whole lot of other stuff. I have quit blaming, I’ve accepted, and am moving on.

I also accept that I have choices, was given talents, that god dwells within me and is there if sought. I accept that I needed to change my life from how it was, to better utilize the many good talents and qualities that I was given I accept that I have a talent that can benefit others; not all, but some. Today I know I’m a worthwhile human being who is an asset to this world and to life! I am totally focused on helping others, and ACCEPT that this is my life’s calling and purpose.

I ACCEPT THAT I AM KEITH, and that’s good enough.

Most of us have a dream, and have a feeling that we have talents that are not being put to full use to achieve the dream. For most of us, that is true. Think of the things people thought were not possible and are today mundane, accepted as ordinary! We all have potential that is unrealized. Some, and only the brave, ACCEPT where they are today, and are prepared to dream and work through change to make the dream the now.

From a personal experience, I truly believe that change and reaching potential cannot happen without a strong spiritual (not religious) base. Let me stress, not religious. Some, who rekindle the spirituality that was with them at birth, chose to join in a religion. Others don’t. There is no right or wrong. There is a need to understand what spirituality is, and ACCEPT that as an individual, we are not god, but that there is something that is bigger than the “me”.

Letting go
If addiction is about control, recovery is about letting go. If addiction is about denial, recovery is about accepting what is.
As we spend time in the program, we learn something unexpected and amazing; Life is so full of twists and turns; it's easier to follow along than to try to straighten them out. It's easier to have fewer expectations because, after all, we have no control over the future or the present.
Can I practice letting go?

{font:Arial}Higher Power, help me to be open, flexible, and accepting in my recovery

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Another one of those readings that came along when I needed to see it.

While the world is not made up entirely of addicted people (but about 10% are), I have learned that in facing my addictions, they were not the problem. LIVING WAS, and I accept that and that I found, in my addictions, my own way of escaping the pain of unfulfilled potential that was inside of me. Today, a solid spiritual platform allows me to ACCEPT, as much as is reasonable, the hand that is dealt! Perfect? NO! But better on a continuous basis. My spiritual development and continuing journey allow me to let go and not get attached to the past or the future, but to live now.

I am constantly aware of the changes I have under gone, and accept gratefully that there is more to come. I see so much unrealized potential in me, and in others.

I ACCEPTED a lot and am comfortable in my own skin. How many can say that? How many are prepared to accept the “who, what how and where” of their life as it currently is? How many are prepared to awaken and realise their true potential?

It all starts with ACCEPTANCE.