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Post by caressa222 on Aug 27, 2017 15:09:30 GMT -5
.We don't accept, unacceptable behavior. We forgive the person, but often can't forgive the act.
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Post by majestyjo on Sept 22, 2017 22:38:39 GMT -5
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Post by majestyjo on Nov 30, 2017 16:37:22 GMT -5
A is for Again. When you get to Step 12, go through the Steps again. This is a one day at a time program. For me the program is Steps 4-9. When something new comes up, especially from my past, I apply those Steps again. Step 10 is maintenance and for daily living, but I like the other Steps for heavy duty things. At all times, I can go to my God and ask for help. When you don't feel like going to a meeting, run don't walk. I found myself in the rooms of recovery. This is a game of reflection. You can learn how to work your program and how not to work your program. I used every day, why not go to a meeting every day.
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Post by caressa222 on Dec 2, 2017 8:45:52 GMT -5
A is for Acceptance. Acceptance is the key. I need to lower my expectations and raise my level of acceptance. Without it, I stay stuck in my dis-ease. When I find some level of acceptance, surrender to the program and my God, I am empowered to do what I need to do for my recovery.
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Post by majestyjo on Dec 4, 2017 17:32:44 GMT -5
A is for Align. Align your will with God's Will for your life. I questioned my mere existence and why me, there are people so much more in need and worthy of recovery. It was the 3rd and 5th Traditions that helped me to see purpose in my life. Who would have thought that I would get to a stage in my life that there are not enough hours in a day. The longer in recovery, the more I want longer days and little sleep, but there are days I want a bigger sleep, and feel bad that I allowed it to intrude into my days. Go figure.
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 13, 2018 15:24:17 GMT -5
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 7, 2018 22:43:41 GMT -5
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Post by caressa222 on Aug 9, 2018 12:12:53 GMT -5
One More Day
Usually when people are sad, they don’t do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change. – Malcolm X
Those of us who have a chronic illness often feel a lot of anger, but we can choose how to deal with the anger. If we insist on denying it, we may isolate ourselves and be numbed by an unbearable sadness. Or we might lash out at the people we love.
A sounder choice for us is to acknowledge our anger — and our right to be angry. We don’t deserve illness. Or pain. When we allow ourselves these honest reactions, we are freer to move toward acceptance — and action. When we accept our limitations — no matter how unfair they are — we then can decide where and how and when we will make needed changes in our lives.
My anger can lead me toward growth if I use it in the right ways.
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Post by caressa222 on Jan 24, 2019 19:07:55 GMT -5
A is for Acceptance. It has been making itself known to me in one form or another. I know I need to find a measure of acceptance in order to move forward. I know I don't have to like it, in order to accept it. As the Big Book says, I need to lower my expectations so I can find a higher level of acceptance. It works for me when I work it.
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 30, 2019 18:06:02 GMT -5
A is for Anger. It is a feeling, just like others and normal, but a danger to people in recovery. We need to express our anger in healthy ways. We need to let it go and not project it onto others. Hit a pillow, go for a walk, talk it out with your sponsor or a friend, and/or journal.
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Post by majestyjo on Feb 2, 2019 20:35:22 GMT -5
A is for Action. We need to follow thought with action. Either do or don't, just because I have a feeling doesn't mean I have to act on it. Use the slogan, Hesitate and Meditate. Ask for your inner knowing. When the time is right you will know. If you don't know, it is time for action of another kind. Take action of another kind, pray and turn it over to your Higher Power. He will direct your path.
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Post by caressa222 on Feb 4, 2021 14:35:58 GMT -5
A is for Allow. Allow yourself to recover. Allow yourself to heal. Allow your Higher Power to care for you. Allow other people in your life, preferably those who are working and living a good program. Allow yourself to be clean and sober. Alcohol is a drug, so is food, work, and gambling.
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