Meditations
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January 2
Mental Illness Is Not a Weakness
Mental illness is not a moral or psychological weakness. We are not weak-willed, defective, or underdeveloped. Mental illness is a biochemical illness that can affect anyone at any time.
As we continue our journey, it is important to remember that our illness has nothing to do
with our character, personality, economic status, willingness, nor any other mythological cause.
Am I clear today about who I am and the source of my illness?
Thought for the Day
I have an illness, not a weakness of the mind or soul.
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January 3
Success
We often think that success is based on how much money we have or what we possess or our status in the community. But for those of us with a mental illness, success is more often defined by our ability to cope with our illness.
Many of us have turned what seemed an impossible situation into a new way of living. Some
of us have returned to work. Most of us have gained a better understanding of ourselves. Many
of us have achieved some goals and dreams.
On our journey we will have many opportunities for success. If today we have begun to
manage our illness and take back our life, we have already tasted it.
Today do I realize that success is already a part of my life?
Thought for the Day
I can succeed day after day by learning to cope with and manage my illness.
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January 4
Our Lives Can Change
Our lives can change if we let them. Once we have been lifted from the depths of despair and are no longer prisoners of our illness, we will have opportunities to achieve things we once thought impossible. We will find the courage and strength to cope with each day. Hopelessness will be replaced with hope and faith. We will learn that we are not alone and that others are willing to help us. We will come to know ourselves and accept ourselves as we are--not merely for what we think we should become. We will know serenity and become at peace with the world around us.
Do I believe my life can change today? Am I willing to let positive changes happen?
Thought for the Day
Sometimes positive change is an act of will,
-- and sometimes it's just letting good things happen.
January 2
Mental Illness Is Not a Weakness
Mental illness is not a moral or psychological weakness. We are not weak-willed, defective, or underdeveloped. Mental illness is a biochemical illness that can affect anyone at any time.
As we continue our journey, it is important to remember that our illness has nothing to do
with our character, personality, economic status, willingness, nor any other mythological cause.
Am I clear today about who I am and the source of my illness?
Thought for the Day
I have an illness, not a weakness of the mind or soul.
____________________________________________________________
January 3
Success
We often think that success is based on how much money we have or what we possess or our status in the community. But for those of us with a mental illness, success is more often defined by our ability to cope with our illness.
Many of us have turned what seemed an impossible situation into a new way of living. Some
of us have returned to work. Most of us have gained a better understanding of ourselves. Many
of us have achieved some goals and dreams.
On our journey we will have many opportunities for success. If today we have begun to
manage our illness and take back our life, we have already tasted it.
Today do I realize that success is already a part of my life?
Thought for the Day
I can succeed day after day by learning to cope with and manage my illness.
____________________________________________________________
January 4
Our Lives Can Change
Our lives can change if we let them. Once we have been lifted from the depths of despair and are no longer prisoners of our illness, we will have opportunities to achieve things we once thought impossible. We will find the courage and strength to cope with each day. Hopelessness will be replaced with hope and faith. We will learn that we are not alone and that others are willing to help us. We will come to know ourselves and accept ourselves as we are--not merely for what we think we should become. We will know serenity and become at peace with the world around us.
Do I believe my life can change today? Am I willing to let positive changes happen?
Thought for the Day
Sometimes positive change is an act of will,
-- and sometimes it's just letting good things happen.
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