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Post by caressa on Oct 27, 2011 1:13:29 GMT -5
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Even when we consciously don't think we want to get high, our disease of addiction works through our subconscious and calls, 'what do they know; just one won't hurt; well, if they're going to be like that!' Our subconscious pops silly excuses for using into our minds. We must learn to recognize and neutralize these thoughts.
May my subconscious 'arguments' that subtly tell me to use, have no power to influence my true goal of staying clean and clear
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Post by caressa on Oct 29, 2011 7:28:26 GMT -5
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The most important thing to know about Step Three, turning our will over to a Higher Power, is that all we can do is DECIDE to do it. There is no'will' we can wrap and send. Once we make the decision to do this, our Higher Power will work for us through the rest of the Steps.
I decide to align my will with that of the Source of my Spirit.
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Post by caressa on Oct 30, 2011 15:08:44 GMT -5
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You don't have to worry about your faults now or feel shame. None of us are near perfect, even if we've been clean and sober a long time. We strive for progress, not perfection.
Let me know I don't have to put up a front of perfection, my goal is progress in sobriety.
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Post by justjo on Oct 31, 2011 7:17:10 GMT -5
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It doesn't cost a lot of money for us to recover. It costs a lot of time. We have to be diligent and program consciousness from this hour to the next, every hour for the rest of our lives. We 'have' to do it, until we want to do it.
I embrace our program in gratitude.
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Post by BW on Oct 31, 2011 16:16:16 GMT -5
Great reminder...thanx
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Post by justjo on Nov 1, 2011 1:53:05 GMT -5
Thank you for introducting these quotes to the site. They are small but the words are mighty. I think of they as Mighty Mouse. Most days they give you a 'pow' that makes you stop and think.
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Post by justjo on Nov 3, 2011 0:17:23 GMT -5
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During crisis, we must not act as isolated persons with nothing gained from fellowship. We stick together. If one of us pulls away, we pull them back. WE recover as WE, not as an I.
As I walk this road of recovery, let me know I don't walk alone. In fact I march in an army of WE.
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Post by justjo on Nov 3, 2011 0:17:54 GMT -5
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There are no maps to recovery, only steps to freedom from active addiction. Take out your book right now and read the first three steps. These are the tools you need for recovery.
I can't. God can. I think I'll let God do it!
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Post by justjo on Nov 5, 2011 0:20:09 GMT -5
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To insist stubbornly on clinging to old relationships, when they are basically drug oriented relationships is sabotaging our recovery process. Is it not our disease finding a 'good' excuse to keep us close to drugs?
May I be able to hear the suggestions of those who work with me. May I listen in this next hour and follow the suggestions.
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Post by justjo on Nov 5, 2011 0:32:17 GMT -5
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Meditation is a sacred activity that will strengthen not only your recovery but rejuvenate you physically and mentally as well. Prayers and meditation have even been proven to strengthen the immune system. You send a message of life to your immune system when you envision yourself healthy and whole.
I picture myself as a healthy and whole person in recovery practicing the principles I learn.
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Post by justjo on Nov 5, 2011 23:31:35 GMT -5
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To insist stubbornly on clinging to old relationships, when they are basically drug oriented relationships is sabotaging our recovery process. Is it not our disease finding a 'good' excuse to keep us close to drugs?
May I be able to hear the suggestions of those who work with me. May I listen in this next hour and follow the suggestions.
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Post by justjo on Nov 6, 2011 23:38:56 GMT -5
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Doubts can be a good thing. It shows we're still thinking. Of course we doubt the wisdom of taking steps, going to meetings, and practicing spiritual principles to arrest this deadly disease of addiction. Even Thomas doubted his path with Jesus, but given time, he saw the wisdom of the spiritual path. His doubts were allayed.
May my doubts, like Thomas's fade away in time, as I observe the miracles in myself and others.
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Post by justjo on Nov 9, 2011 5:49:19 GMT -5
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Our freedom lies in recognizing the threefold illusion of this disease--mind (I can handle it), desire (it feels good), and flesh (I need it). These are all illusions which we soon will be liberated from.
May I surrender my illusions about the 'goodness' of mind affecting chemicals for myself and any addict / alcoholic.
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Post by justjo on Nov 9, 2011 5:50:25 GMT -5
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We must now learn to do our daily maintenance work on our program. This is prayer and meditation. Prayer is when we talk to our Spiritual Source and meditation is when we listen.
God, as You have meaning for me, my prayer is for conscious contact. Now I will be silent for five full minutes and listen.
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Post by justjo on Nov 9, 2011 5:51:13 GMT -5
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Service to another addict/alcoholic or to our group can help calm us when the jitters get rough. Think of one other fellow recoverer who also seemed jittery at the last meeting or maybe didn't show up. You can get in touch with them today and ask if you can help.
God, as I understand You, give me the right words to comfort or to encourage a fellow recoverer.
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Post by justjo on Nov 10, 2011 17:27:19 GMT -5
Doubts can be a good thing. It shows we're still thinking. Of course we doubt the wisdom of taking steps, going to meetings, and practicing spiritual principles to arrest this deadly disease of addiction. Even Thomas doubted his path with Jesus, but given time, he saw the wisdom of the spiritual path. His doubts were allayed.
May my doubts, like Thomas's fade away in time, as I observe the miracles in myself and others.
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Post by justjo on Nov 10, 2011 17:29:23 GMT -5
Didn't realize this was a duplicate. It reminds me of what my spiritual advisor use to day, "If there is doubt, it is not time. When the time is ready, you will know."
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