This is a piece of writing I did in Writers for Recovery. “Show up,” and “Pay attention” are from Angeles Arrien’s Rules for Life.
Here is the plan:
First, do not turn on the Computer
Do not read emails
Do the next right thing
Remember to show up
Now pay attention
Now pay attention some more
Ask God, Higher Power, or Divine Process what to do
If you don’t hear anything do not swear
Practice patience
Practice patience some more
Pay attention
Now do the next right thing
You will know because the dog will follow you
Ask God, Higher Power, Divine Process for help
Pay attention
Listen carefully
Listen very carefully
Help will arrive
Practice patience
Remember, help may not look like what you expect
Accept help when it comes
Give thanks.