Readings. For Today

Without health and courage we cannot face the present or the germ of the future in the present, and we take refuge in evasion. Cyril Connolly Am I in the habit of saying, "I wish things were better," and putting off action to a day that never arrives? Things cannot get better without some actions on my part. I acknowledge the problem, ask myself what I can do about it and then proceed accordingly. If I've done all I can and am unable to go further, I turn the matter over to my Higher Power and relax. I need to be aware, however, that fear may be at the root of my inability to do something. DOING involves risk and change and a chance of failure. But it also presents a chance for growth, which in the long run may make failure more beneficial that success. For today: I do not need to fear failure. I need, rather, the peace of mind that comes with taking the action I have been putting off.