Fantasies and Reality

Today's Thought

You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning.

Destruction. Crashing realities exploding in imperfect landings. Ouch. It's my heart that's breaking, for these have been my fantasies and my world.--Mary Casey

We frequently aren't given what we want--whether it's a particular job, a certain relationship, a special talent. But we are always given exactly what we need at the moment. None of us can see what tomorrow is designed to bring, and our fantasies are always tied to a future moment. Our fantasies seldom correlate with the real conditions that are necessary to our continued spiritual growth.

Fantasies are purposeful. They give us goals to strive for, directions to move in. They are never as far-sighted as the goals our higher power has in store for us, though. We have far greater gifts than we are aware of, and we are being pushed to develop them at the very times when it seems our world is crashing down.

We can cherish our fantasies--but let them go. Our real purpose in life far exceeds our fondest dreams. The Steps have given us the tools to make God's plan for us a reality.

How limited is my vision, my dreams. If one of mine is dashed today, I will rest assured that an even better one will present itself, if I but let it.

This reminds me of a song about unanswered prayers. So many times I have been so dissappointed when things didn't turn out the way I wanted or the way I planned. In the end something totally different and usually better came in the place of what I wanted. I have often set myself up for failure by planning outcomes. This never works. Life works much better if I make simple plans and leave the outcomes to my Higher Power. My job is to stay in the moment and do the next right thing. When I am successful with that life works out better and I am able to enjoy and live life to the fullest.