ABCs the Essence-of-Recovery

[majestyjo]

U is for Understanding. I had to come to my own understanding. I could get feed back from others, but the ultimate decision(s) were mine.

[majestyjo]

V is for Validate. Validate yourself. Don't look for it outside of yourself. You are worth while. You are a very, very, lovable person.

[majestyjo]

W is for Wish. Sometimes my Higher Power supplies my wants and desires, not just my needs. I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish, I wish tonight. I wish all who read this, may stay clean and sober, for one more day.

I was told to give thanks, it is already on it's way.

[majestyjo]

X is for X-Ray. Recovery is an inward journey. Look within to see what needs to be healed, changed, revised, forgiven, resolved, and rethought. We heal from the inside out, not the outside in.

Take a look inside. Does the inside match what is showing on the outside. What is being reflected from within. Is your beauty skin deep or does it radiate from within and allow others to catch a glimpse of your connection to your Higher Power.

[Lin]

Y is for YES! I always say YES when a member asked me to sponsor them. Sponsorship is a service that really helps both of us grow.

LIN

[majestyjo]

Z is for Zeal.  I needed to be zealous about my recovery.  As it says in the Big Book, half measures availed us nothing.  I only get out of recovery what I put into it.

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[majestyjo]

A is for Acceptance.  I need to accept what is in the moment, knowing it is subject to change.  

Ask and you will receive.  Give thanks, it is already on it's way.

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[Lin]

B is for BOUNDARIES>..I had to set some to protect myself. I learned what I would and would not accept from others.

LIN

[majestyjo]

C is for Courage. The courage, strength, and wisdom to know the difference comes from our Higher Power. The courage to go through each day without having to pick up that first one, one day at a time.

[majestyjo]

D is for Discovery. By working the 12 Steps and applying it to your life, you discover the real you. Not the person you think you think you are or should be, not the person people tell you should be, not the person you were told you were all of your life, but the real you, the one loved and created by your God.

[Lin]

E is for EASY does it!

LIN

[majestyjo]

F is for Forgiveness. A gift you give yourself.

[Lin]

G is for GRATITUDE. When I use gratitude it really6 helps me get out of a funk.

LIN

[Lin]

H is for HONESTY...I had to get honest with myself before I could be honest with others.

LIN

[bunnypie]

U is for Understanding. I like to be understood and I try to be understanding. This is not always easy...Bunnypie

[bunnypie]

I didn't understand what letter we were on and that shows that understanding is so important!!!----Embarrassed Bunnypie

[majestyjo]

I is for Intent. No need to be embarrassed, I think your intent was good. I would rather see you post, whether it is in order or not. For me, sharing is important, and I so miss being able to be here.

[majestyjo]

J is for Joy. I will find the joy each day and give thanks for having a second chance at life. If you aren't enjoying recovery, what are you doing wrong?

[majestyjo]

K is for Kin.  Family is important.  At one time I didn't have family support and the members of my AA group were my family.  As they say in Al-Anon, let us love you until you can learn to love yourself.

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[majestyjo]

L is for Limit. Don't limit yourself or your God by having a narrow outlook on life. Keep an open mind and come from a loving place.