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Post by majestyjo on Apr 12, 2015 13:13:36 GMT -5
A is for Acceptance. Acceptance of my disease. The acceptance of myself. The acceptance of where I am at in the moment, knowing it is subject to change. The key to change and I can't move forward until I find that acceptance. I don't have to like it, I just have to accept it. Attachments:
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 14, 2015 12:53:44 GMT -5
B is for Blessings. When you work the Steps and apply them to your life the blessings are boundless.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 17, 2015 11:15:11 GMT -5
C is for Caretaker. It is okay to be a caretaker as long as I remember to take care of me first. I can't give away what I don't have. I can't operate on fumes. I am not giving my best when I am feeling less than.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 17, 2015 11:17:36 GMT -5
D is for Denial. Putting on the blanket of denial only prolongs the pain and covers up the issue. We need to bring things out into the open and into the light so they can heal. Denial kept me sick for a very long time. We are as sick as our secrets, when we deny them, we stay sick.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 19, 2015 21:26:54 GMT -5
E is for Easy Does It. We are not bad trying to get good. We are sick from the disease of alcoholism, trying to heal.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 23, 2015 11:00:52 GMT -5
F is Forgiveness. We have to forgive others. The part I found the most difficult was forgiving myself.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 29, 2015 22:50:36 GMT -5
G is for Glory. To God be the Glory. To the God of your understanding. Understand that you aren't God, it isn't your job. Don't take the credit. Attachments:
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 29, 2015 22:55:00 GMT -5
H is Humble. Humble doesn't mean humility. It isn't humiliating to admit you don't know. You can't know what you have never been taught. You are not your disease. Be open to learning, become teachable. Attachments:
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Post by majestyjo on May 1, 2015 20:04:28 GMT -5
I is for Intent. What is your motive and intent? It is it for the good of the whole? Is it for your Higher Good? Attachments:
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Post by majestyjo on May 2, 2015 18:16:26 GMT -5
J - Just For Today, I choose to find the joy in living!  |
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Post by majestyjo on May 5, 2015 15:05:10 GMT -5
K is for Kind. Be kind to yourself as well as to others.  |
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Post by majestyjo on May 7, 2015 17:52:20 GMT -5
L is for Love. Let us love you until you can love yourself. The fellowship loved me back to good health. |
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Post by majestyjo on May 10, 2015 19:45:55 GMT -5
M is for Musts. They say there are not musts in this program, but I have found that there are many darn well betters or you just might find find yourself slipping back into old behaviours, patterns, and habits that are a part of your dis-ease instead of your recovery.  |
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Post by majestyjo on May 12, 2015 13:16:43 GMT -5
N is for Now. Live in the now. This is a one day at a time program. Yesterday is gone, we can't change it. Tomorrow never comes. Now is when I can make a decision and I can make it any time during my day. I can stop at any time during this 24 hours and stop and say the Serenity Prayer and start a new day.  |
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Post by majestyjo on May 14, 2015 5:36:29 GMT -5
O is for Over. Your life isn't over when you quit using drugs and alcohol, it is just beginning. It is surprising what you can do when sober. Over time working the program, one day at a time, it does get better. Life doesn't always get better, stuff still comes our way, but we get better, and we overcome that helpless state of mind and body. Open to a new way living. Open your mind and heart, don't limit your God by narrow vision and a blind eye as to how He can work in your life.  |
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Post by majestyjo on May 16, 2015 18:11:22 GMT -5
P is for Patience. Have it if you can. Have found that I have had to go to my God many times over to ask for it, only to find that it is a thing of practice, practice, practice.  |
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Post by majestyjo on May 18, 2015 18:37:54 GMT -5
Q is for Quiet. In the quiet, connect with your Higher Power. You can't wear out the Serenity Prayer. It doesn't quit on you.
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Post by majestyjo on May 20, 2015 23:41:08 GMT -5
R is for Rely. Rely on your Higher Power. He/She will see you through. Remember your best thinking got you to the doors of recovery.  |
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Post by Lin on May 23, 2015 14:14:32 GMT -5
S is for STEPS...those wonderful 12 steps to recovery!
LIN
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Post by majestyjo on May 24, 2015 15:08:50 GMT -5
T is for Tidy. Tidy up your side of the street. Treat others as you would be treated. Trust God, clean house, and love and care for others.  |
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.