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The February 27th “Just for Today” reading opens with a humorous yet poignant illustration, challenging the notion that we must have perfectly pure motives before taking action in our lives. It acknowledges that, regardless of our time in recovery, our motives are often a blend of altruistic and self-serving intentions. This realization is not a call to inaction but an invitation to embrace our humanity and move forward with awareness.
Self-examination is a cornerstone of the recovery process, allowing us to navigate the complexities of our motives. By regularly reviewing our actions, reactions, and underlying intentions, we gain insights into our personal growth and areas needing attention. This practice, coupled with open discussions with a sponsor, grounds us in reality and fosters spiritual development.
The meditation emphasizes the importance of seeking our Higher Power’s will and the strength to act accordingly. This spiritual endeavor helps us gradually align our actions with more noble motives, reducing the influence of our lesser intentions. It’s a process of spiritual maturation, recognizing that perfection is not the goal but progress.
A key message of today’s reading is the value of realistic self-appraisal. Often, we may find that we’ve been too hard on ourselves, focusing more on our feelings of inadequacy than on the progress we’ve made. Acknowledging our accomplishments, no matter how small, can shift our perspective from self-criticism to gratitude for the journey thus far.
On this day, February 27th, let us commit to examining ourselves with honesty and compassion. We resolve to act on our best motives and to seek spiritual guidance in discerning and improving our intentions. This commitment to self-awareness and growth reflects the essence of recovery—moving forward despite our imperfections.
Today’s meditation serves as a reminder that our motives will never be entirely pure, and that’s perfectly okay. It encourages us to accept ourselves, mixed motives and all, and to continue working on our recovery with diligence and hope. By embracing this journey with acceptance and striving for improvement, we open ourselves to a richer, more authentic life in recovery.