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MajestyJo
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Canada
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 Posted - 10/02/2007 : 19:08:01
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Don't "should" on yourself. You "should" have done this, you "should" have done that, is not program.
What you do now, is program.
Most "shoulds" are a lie.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
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Many times we thought we used chemicals because we were unhappy, but nine times out of ten in coming to this program, we discovered "Better living through chemicals" is what made us unhappy!
I know that happiness comes from the inside out,
Not the outside in.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
Edited by - MajestyJo on 10/24/2007 02:53:23 |
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MajestyJo
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Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2007 : 16:31:13
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Every human being is a design of Divine Intention. The complex patterns of the universal cycles are not always understood, yet the world works so perfectly to sustain the cycles of life. You may not understand why you are chemically dependent, but rest assured there is a purpose in your cycle of sobriety.
I recognize the value of all Divine Intention,
And trust in God's purpose for me.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
When I mentioned the word sobriety at an NA meeting I was told that it was a word used in the other fellowship and didn't apply to NA. I was told that sobriety meant "Soundness of Mind." A drug is a drug. I didn't have soundness of mind when I tried pot or hash. |
Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
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Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 12:03:02
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Try to live your life without adding to your Eight Step list. You have enough wreckage to clear up from the past without creating wreckage in the now.
When I feel my worst, I try my best.
Exerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books |
Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
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Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2007 : 06:31:01
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Even when it hurts like hell, hold fast. The pain is the arrow coming out, not the arrow going in. Faith is not about trusting a God who will rescue you from arrows but trusting in the process. Faith will center you, not rescue you.
As the pain and fear pass, I hold fast.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
Really need this in today. Generally it takes a while to get results from ultra sounds but they faxed the results yesterday afternoon (the same day as the test was done) to the surgeon I am to see on the 19th. I don't have faith that everything will be alright, but I do have faith that my HP will see me through this.
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
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Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 06:18:38
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If you are not happy with what you have, what makes you think you would be happy with more?
Happiness is not having what I want but
Wanting what I have.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
This reminds me of a woman, from the same group that I discussed on another post, who came up to me and said, "How can you have so much serenity and peace?" This woman had been sharing that she was fearful of losing her job, expressed anger at the government and policies and blamed them for all her 'bad luck.' I later found out that she worked for the government in the Health Department, and if the job ads were any indication, she was bringing in a whopping salary because she had worked for them for years, had her own home and I had been in recovery for 3 years, lived in a bachelor apartment and was on disability. She was fearful of losing her home. She had 10 years in the program at the time, didn't do service and seldom went to a group other than her own. She soon stopped going to meetings and the next time I saw her she went to my bridge club and I sensed that she was on big time medication. She didn't stay long at the club either, she wasn't mentally able to play on that level. I know I had to give up bridge for 25 years because of my own addiction to prescription drugs.
I had nothing but 8 green garbage bags, a small curio table and a tri-light to show for 49 years of living. Having my own furniture, my own apartment, a roof over my head and food in my fridge was something to me. I now have a one-bedroom apartment with lots of 'stuff' and now I am on Old Age Pension and Canada Pension. I can afford to go and buy myself a pound of butter, a steak, a pound of bacon. For me they were treats and being good to me. When I was on disability, I could only have one of the three.
I don't always have new, but I have had a lot of stuff given to me that was "new to me." Acceptance is the key to all of my problems (challenges) today. Today if I had money to buy a house I wouldn't buy one. I don't have the health to keep it up. The only thing I ever wanted that I never got the opportunity to do very often was travel. Yet I have travelled more than most people. I did have my 20th birthday in Florida before Disney. I was in Akron, Ohio before I knew about AA, and the farthest east I got was to Quebec City.
For many years I was a prisoner of my own mind. Today in recovery I have freedom.
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Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 08:08:08
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Yes, there are times you can't sleep, someone hurts your feelings, the dog pisses on your carpet, and the boss doesn't like your work. Take two aspirin and adjust!
Nothing is going to happen to me
That You and I can't handle together.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
Love this, in other words "Get over it!" It is already old news.
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 09:58:16
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In our fellowship, there are always those who feel they have the ultimate wisdom to impart to you. These highly verbose people may set your nerves on edge with incredibly self-serving "words of wisdom." They may be full of themselves, but they are probably not trying to hurt you.
If I judge people, I have no time to love them.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
If I copy and paste I am boring and full of myself. If I share on what I get out of a reading I am verbose. I can't win for losing. Sorry people, this is who I am, as it says, love me anyway!
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
Edited by - MajestyJo on 10/08/2007 10:24:44 |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2007 : 09:37:36
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Have you ever found yourself saying, "I can't believe this!" because things have gotten out of hand? You can't believe it because it's gotten out of your hand. This is the time to laugh at yourself for trying to control again-poke fun at the situation, your beliefs, whatever. Have fun.
"When things get goofy beyond belief, it's time to stop
Believing and get goofy." ~Pat Samples,
Daily Comforts for Caregivers
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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Woody
Administrator
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Posted - 10/09/2007 : 16:35:21
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| If that's the case, I should be a very happy guy. I'm always goofy. But then I'm usually happy too. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2007 : 05:59:46
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I know what you mean my friend, sounds like Rule 62 to me too.
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2007 : 06:04:00
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Don't ever think you have nothing left to learn in the fellowship and that everyone wants to hear you talk incessantly because you are so wise. You can not have an open mouth and an open mind at the same time.
When I do all the talking, I can only
Hear what I already know.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
This reminds me of a guy who always prefaced his talk with "Keep an open mind." A long-timer sitting across the table from me, mumbled one day, "Don't have such an open mind that everything falls out of it." For me it was the saying, "Take the cotton batton out of your ears and put it in your mouth." A guy who came to meetings, went to the bathroom with his mickey at break time use to say this all the time and annoy the heck out of me. Then one day I heard the words and realized that I had to listen to the message not the messenger. Thankfully, we are both sober today.
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2007 : 12:23:05
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"Living life on life's terms," just what does this mean to us? It doesn't mean we will get a brownie button for every day we stay abstinent. It simply means life can be tough and we can stay sober if we chose to live by principle.
"Don't you worry none, just take it like it comes,
One day at a time." Song, One Day at a Time
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
For me using wasn't an option, I had to be willing to go to any length to not pick up. I went back to the treatment center one day because I was having a difficult time. Had a coffee, and just about ran out of what had been my safe place, to go use. Someone had put a vanila bean in the coffee perculator. I had the worst cravings as a result of having that coffee and I was never able to drink flavored coffees for years. They were a big trigger for me. I had to acknowledge the craving, and say, "Yes, I feel like using, but just for today, I choose not to pick up."
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2007 : 12:30:15
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Many problems will be averted with a very simple code for behavior. This is called "kindness." Kindness is more then politeness; it means a warm concern for the other person's feelings.
I let my kindness be a gift to another and the tag reads
"Please handle with tender loving care."
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of 'Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
This reminds me that my program is 24 hours a day, not 2 - 4 hours a day and needs to be practiced outside of my group, in my home, in my community, in my bridge club, with my family and friends. A little TLC goes a long way. Living in a Senior Complex, there are a lot of people who appreciate a smile and a hello.
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2007 : 07:59:43
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One hour at a time leads to one day at a time in our recovery. Each hour is one of 24 building blocks of each day of our clean and sober time. You can create a building block this hour or a stumbling stone. The choice is yours.
This hour, I build a stepping stone of recovery by (check one) __going to a meeting, __calling my sponsor, __ calling a newcomer, __asking for guidance, __meditating a moment, __other.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
How about all of the above. The only thing I don't do daily now is go to a meeting, although for me, coming to this site and others, it is a meeting of recovery minds for me. When Another 24 Hours closed down. Essence of Recovery saved my life. I couldn't get out to meetings for two winters. I am not sure I would have stayed sober without them.
The 'other' for me would be journalling, sharing on the internet, and getting involved in service. |
Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
Edited by - MajestyJo on 10/13/2007 08:00:12 |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2007 : 06:54:21
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Whether we think good things about ourselves or whether we think bad things about ourselves, mostly we are thinking about ourselves.
Although I keep the focus on myself, once the
Picture is taken, I move on.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
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Picture is taken, I move on
I like this phrase, it reminds me of my mother. She use to say to people, "Take a picture, it lasts longer." I had no visual of myself and what I looked like in my early years. I have always thought I was ugly. I had to go back to old pictures to see who I was apart from the vision I had of myself, which wasn't good, when growing up.
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Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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MajestyJo
Average Member
Canada
590 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 13:17:58
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Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.
I do no make today the tomorrow
I worried about yesterday.
Excerpt from the Pocket Sponsor, By The
Hazelden author of ' Day By Day' & other Meditation Books
My favorite saying is that worry is fear that hasn't said it's prayers. |
Love Always,
Each Day is a New Beginning, so have a great one. |
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