Things You Could Have Done

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Certainly, it is painful to recall all the things which you could have done in the past but did not: some charity, for example; a time you denied to those who expected help from you; or when you blocked the joyful understanding of completing an action you should have finished. (Leo Tolstoy, A Calendar of Wisdom, 21 July)

Make it a point today to allow nothing to disturb your inner peace. (Alan L. Roeck, Look To This Day, 23 July)

Keep on taking care of yourself, no matter what. Keep on plugging away at recovery behaviors, one day at a time. Keep on loving yourself, even when it doesn't feel natural. Act "as if" for as long as necessary, even if that time period feels longer than necessary. (Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go, 25 July)

Do not be afraid to get rid of things which distract your attention - everything material, everything which can be seen or can be felt. The more you purify the spiritual core of your faith, the firmer your faith will be. (Leo Tolstoy, A Calendar of Wisdom, 26 July)