BE KIND...... “Be kind whenever possible,” the Dalai Lama famously said, “It is always possible.” Kindness in recovery is an essential practice along with. tolerance, and patience, to be effective. Science tells us that the brain is pre- wired for negativity. Though the brain thoroughly enjoys pleasure and reward, it seems, according to numerous neural studies, to gain significant pleasure and reward from negativity. Have you ever noticed how, once you dip even a toe into negative thinking, everything can turn dark quite quickly? As humans, we are prone to dark negative thinking and need to work hard some days to see positives anywhere in our day! Yet there are probably thousands of acts of kindness happening around you all the time which you simply aren’t paying attention to.
. Like other mindfulness practices this weekend, just try to become aware of what’s going on around you. Kindness is a luxury for people who have time a nd the ability to care about more than themselves. The truth is, everyone is capable of kindness in some way. However, it has to be of value. Unless we value something it is difficult for us to care about it. One of the unique parts of the recovery process is redefining your values. Create a kindness based value system for yourself where being kind toward yourself and others is something you place great emphasis on and that is one sure way to ensure the elements of kindness sprinkle their magic dust through your day. This week, be kind to yourself and to all those in your world embracing the magic of being sober saying not today lady, not today.
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