A Thought for the Day| Meditations on Hope and Acceptance
Leap Essence’s Thought for the Day is a daily meditation for those in recovery or dealing with addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Check in with us every morning to read a new passage and find your inspiration for the day.
*May 10*
The ‘Easy Does It’ Mentality Helps us Stress Less and Live More
Impatience has a sneaky way of making us stressed and snappy—not just with ourselves, but with the people around us too. We want everything right now, and when things don’t happen on our timeline, it throws us off.
But maybe the truth is this: what we need will come when we’re actually ready for it.
The only moment we really have is this one. And the people in it? They deserve our full attention and care.
Every interaction—yes, even the frustrating ones—can teach us something if we let it. They’re all part of the path we’re on, and the calmer we move through them, the more we’ll learn.
That’s why “easy does it” can be a life-changing mindset. So next time your partner’s behavior gets under your skin, or your kid is pushing every button you’ve got, try pausing. Breathe. Say to yourself, easy does it. You’ll feel the pressure start to lift.
The peace we want is often just one choice away. And sometimes, that choice is simply to go easier on ourselves—and everyone else too.
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Today’s Affirmation:
I can be free of every pressure. Three simple words can change my experiences today. “Easy does it” will be my prayer.
Today’s thought of the day is inspired by A Life of My Own by Karen Casey,— a small but powerful book full of daily reflections, meditations, and prayers, offering practical spiritual guidance for living a clean, sober, and more grounded life.
Karen Casey is also the author of Each Day a New Beginning. With over 20 years of experience speaking on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth, she has dedicated her life to helping others. Her own recovery journey began more than 30 years ago in Twelve-Step groups, and she’s deeply passionate about supporting others on the same path.
Herby Gee has been a writer and freelance blogger since 2019. He’s ghostwritten two books and published 100+ articles on Medium. A dedicated meditator, logged more than 16,900 minutes across 1,800+ sessions. When he’s not writing or blogging, you’ll find him hiking, reading, painting, or caring for animals. He’s passionate about sharing the insights he’s learning and living—right here at Leap Essence. Herby lives near Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY.
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