Failure

On this day of your life,

Neytiri & Jake, I believe God wants you to know...      

...that the degree to which people have evolved
is instantly revealed through what
they call entertainment and 'fun'.

What do you call 'entertainment'?
What do you describe as being 'fun'? How do you
spend your free time? How do you spend your
entertainment dollars? How much television do you watch?
How many movies do you see? What kind
of programs and films do you spend time on?
How many books have you read this month?
How many concerts have you caught? How many ballets
have you seen? What kind of music do you listen to?

Does any of this matter? You might just as well ask
if it matters what kind of food you eat.
Nourishment for the mind is no different from
nourishment for the body. What you put in is
what you get back -- in triplicate.

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"No one is a failure who is enjoying life." William Feather

Spirituality is fun. I enjoy my sobriety today, and I do not take myself too seriously. For years I thought I was a failure, and this thought manifested the behavior of failure. I hid, sulked, was jealous, carried resentments, and isolated myself from life, then blamed the world. Today because I really understand and accept that I am a child of God, I know I am not a failure. I have a glorious future in recovery. I have hope. I have confidence. I am able to accept and forgive. I am able to love my neighbor because I love myself.

In my enjoyment of life,may I reflect Your love for the world.