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 12*
Detachment is always possible.
Whenever someone treats you badly or life gets too overwhelming, it’s easy to mentally check out — like taking a little “trip” in your heads to escape.
But here’s the thing: You don’t have to ignore your emotions or let others dictate how you feel or act!!
For many of us, realizing that we can choose how we respond is a total game-changer. Detachment might sound deep or cold, but it’s not about stopping caring. Rather it’s about letting go in a healthy way.
It means giving people the space to live their own lives without trying to control them — and choosing peace over chaos.
In fact, learning to detach and accept others as they are is one of the kindest, most freeing things we can do for them and for ourselves.
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Today’s Affirmation:
My journey will be what I made it today. I will detach with love.
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.
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