. . . AND LETTING GO OF IT
. . . primarily fear that we would lose something we already possessed
or would fail to get something we demanded. Living upon a basis
of unsatisfied demands, we were in a state of continual
disturbance and frustration. Therefore, no peace was to be had
unless we could find a means of reducing these demands. The
difference between a demand and a simple request is plain to
anyone.
12 & 12, p.76
Peace is possible for me only when I let go of expectations. When
I’m trapped in thoughts about what I want and what should be
coming to me, I’m in a state of fear or anxious anticipation and
this is not conducive to emotional sobriety. I must surrender–over
and over–to the reality of my dependence on God, for then I find
peace, gratitude and spiritual security.