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Post by bunnypie on Jul 5, 2016 19:19:36 GMT -5
What is that old saying? The journey of a 1000 miles starts with the first step. I have to start somewhere and then go from there. I keep in mind that SLIP=sobriety loses its priority is the first step in the direction of drinking/using. There are people and situations that can drive me to drink and I have to be aware of that and go in the opposite direction. The direction of sobriety. Knowing how it works and how it doesn't work is real valuable.......
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 6, 2016 4:32:59 GMT -5
Just for today, I will work on my willingness to be willing. I have had laundry to do and have been procrastinating about it. Yesterday I had thoughts, but couldn't follow up because the water had been shut off in the building. It is suppose to rain and storm, so it looks like I might not be able to go to my meeting, so it looks like I need to be willing to do my laundry and procrastinate no more. As they say, procrastination is a 5 syllable (that doesn't look right, but my spell check isn't working) word for sloth. ![](http://s.myniceprofile.com/myspacepic/943/94361.gif)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 6, 2016 9:05:46 GMT -5
Sloth is one of the 7 Deadly sins. I try real hard to NOT do any of the 7 Deadly Sins cause well they are deadly!!! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 7, 2016 0:04:36 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance. There is a car alarm going off in the parking lot opposite my building. It is 1 a.m. and not condusive to serenity. My thought is, "Knock it off already," but who knows where the owner is, probably in a bar in Hess Village. I have the same problem with sirens. I know that it is because every time I hear one, I wonder if my son is involved. Thank you, it was just turned off. ![](//storage.proboards.com/374052/thumbnailer/keg2oS9bM7dUXgdQrdon.gif)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 7, 2016 5:50:14 GMT -5
LOL YEAH THE CAR ALARM USUSALLY ALARMS EVERYONE ELSE BUT THE CAR OWNER!!!!
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 8, 2016 22:27:57 GMT -5
Especially when the owner is in the bar at Hess Village. He would have to finish his last drink before he went to see if it was his car.
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 8, 2016 22:32:04 GMT -5
Just for today, I will pray for the willingness to be willing to be open for healing for my sister and myself. When I went for my treatment at the Holistic Center, I asked that she be given what she needed and what I needed to align my body as it is "quite bent out of shape," physically and mentally. ![](//storage.proboards.com/374052/thumbnailer/B7xvOVyGpaSz8RRZg1mt.jpg)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 9, 2016 2:45:06 GMT -5
there is a saying faith without works is dead! you are do ing the footwork and he result are happening! the pint on mthis is messing up so I hope you can understand it? ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ??
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 9, 2016 17:21:47 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice the slogan, "Live and let live." It is so important to live my life and not put it on hold for others. ![](https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.M2ca0f54b5a9047b2252472dd0aef0c07o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 9, 2016 21:25:22 GMT -5
I went to a meeting today and the woman next to me kept staring at my hat so I took it off and said I have cancer and that is why I wear this hat. She told me that was too much information and walked away. I yelled at her "sorry it will never happen again" I have to live & let live that people are so ignorant & mean......
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 9, 2016 22:50:26 GMT -5
You don't have to explain yourself. If she doesn't like the hat, that is her problem. Staring at you just shows her rudeness. When I started feeling whole and complete within myself, I wore what I felt good in, it didn't mean the clothes were in fashion.
I had my own 'uniform' that I wore, jeans, a t-shirt (long or short sleeves depending on the season), often a turtle neck (after I dealt with the issue of my ex-husband trying to choke me to death in a black out), often boots, a jacket, and a hat. Of course there were the earrings and the bracelet to with it. Most of it chunky, and colourful, not fussy and garish, or sparkly be it clothes or jewellry. I later got into wearing long dresses after I got a meditation card that said, "Your feminine side is languishing." I just love that word. It brings a very vivid picture to mind. Like Cleopatra, lounging back, with the back of her hand on her forhead, saying "Oh woe is me." It is such a pity party statement, thinking that the whole world is against her. LOL!
As you say, "We have to live our own lives." Just because you have cancer doesn't make you any less of a person. You are still you and as you apply your program, you will get through it one day at a time. From what I hear, you have a strong program and it has worked for you all these years, it will continue to do so as you go through this.
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 10, 2016 3:32:06 GMT -5
Thanks Jo!!!----I wear a hat to cover my bald head. I am very self conscious of it!!! I don't like to advertise that I have cancer. I have a very round white shiney bald head and it really stands out. I am gonna be this way for another 6 months at least. It is so d**n difficult to get use to. I need to grow a thick skin and it is real hard. I am not gonna get drunk or high over it but I will get hurt feelings and cry about it. It is what it is........
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 10, 2016 13:05:50 GMT -5
Just for today, I will try not to give up my power. I will remember that I am empowered by my God to do what I need to do in today. All I need to know is that He is there and all I have to do is reach out to Him for the courage, strength, direction and what ever else I need, just for today. ![](http://www.ohmagif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/funny-cat-annoying-a-bunny-with-its-tail.gif)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 10, 2016 19:52:40 GMT -5
YES! God has my back and I have to feel secure in that knowledge. I love the picture of the rabbit & the cat. I always thought they were mortal enemies!!! If they can manage to get along there is hope that I can get along with mean or nasty people and use Qtip to keep me going and start to grow a thick skin........
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 11, 2016 17:05:15 GMT -5
Just for today, I will give thanks. God answers prayer. I see His handy Work around me and within me. One day while meditating, I got a card that said, "Give thanks, it is already on it's way." I just said "Thank you, thank you, thank you," and as I got up from my prayer rug (a hand made circular one, sadly now defunk), and the phone rang and my needs were met. When my son got the text today to say that my sister was better, I said, "I know." He said, "How do you know." I said for one thing, "God answers prayer. Secondly I did a meditation this morning when I couldn't sleep because of my pain and included my sister in my thoughts, and got a card from a Flower Therapy deck written by Doreen Virtue and Robert Reeves that said, "Your wishes are coming true." ![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QYLKEZ6C3Oo/UZnt4eQhm-I/AAAAAAAAFfs/IJZnKmigOUk/s1600/finishedhugggg.gif)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 11, 2016 21:49:15 GMT -5
Wow! that is wonderful news about your sister and even more wonderful that you had spiritual reassurance...
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 12, 2016 5:59:07 GMT -5
Just for today, I will try to find balance in my life. Not just with the things around my, I can't center myself with the world, but I need to do it within myself. I also need to find balance, because I am having problems walking and not being able to stop stumbling and falling into things. I am not sure what the problem is, I am going to call my doctor's office this morning because my appointment is two weeks away and things seem to be getting worse instead of better. ![](http://www.orkugifs.com/en/images/have-a-good-day_2527.gif)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 12, 2016 14:18:12 GMT -5
Hey Jo---It sounds like physical balance as well as emotional balance!!! ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) YES! picking up that 200 lb. phone and asking for help is a real monumental thing! I understand what you are saying that 2 weeks is a long time to wait. I love the cartoon of Jimeny Cricket!!! He was the conscience of Pinnocio and that is real symbolic!!! I don't always listen to my conscience and let it be my guide. It can get me in trouble when I don't listen!!!------Bunnypie
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Post by majestyjo on Jul 12, 2016 16:49:09 GMT -5
Got into the wrong section and thought I hadn't posted for today, so it looks like I am working on two defects today. Just for today, I will remember to use the Steps to a higher plane of awareness. My disease is one of perception. I pray and ask that it be healed. I need to apply the program and the spiritual principles to all areas of my dis-ease, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I will connect with my Higher Power, we can do what I can't do alone. ![](http://bestanimations.com/Animals/Insects/Butterflys/butterfly-animated-gif-6.gif)
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Post by bunnypie on Jul 12, 2016 21:47:04 GMT -5
I always have to remember that the first word in the first step is WE not I not me......Bunnypie
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