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Post by majestyjo on Aug 12, 2016 23:18:58 GMT -5
Just for today, I will have an open mind. I heard a speaker last night who was humorous and entertaining, but I heard a few words at the end of his story about how he got 45 years without a drink. He described his journey through his disease but didn't tell us about his journey in recovery. I thought of the 5th Tradition and was disappointed. That was me, and although he had a great tale to tell, it wasn't what I go for a meeting for. It is one of the reasons that I had to stay away from speaker meetings in early recovery. It was so easy to close someone out if you didn't like what you heard, but when I went to a discussion group, I couldn't shut everyone out. ![](http://www.gifandgif.eu/animated_gif/Insects/Animated%20Gif%20Insects%20%28101%29.GIF)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 13, 2016 15:40:17 GMT -5
Just for today, I will walk in faith, letting go of fears, and trust my God to see me through this day. When I see him working in my life, always try to say "Thank You." I am starting a new day. Faith that the unknown will turn out right. Letting go of fear of the unknown, I can't make judgments on the future based on past results. The frog means cleansing. Letting go fo the negative to make room for the positive. ![](http://www.angilella.com.mx/psp/adrysigs-frog-animated.gif)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 14, 2016 21:56:22 GMT -5
Just for today, I will be God-centered instead of I centered. He knows me better than I know myself. I am sure He watches me and says, "Oh No! Didn't she learn her lesson last time. What should I do to bring her back to where she can see the truth." ![](http://angelwinks.net/images/thoughtpod/thoughtpod986.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 15, 2016 10:24:53 GMT -5
Just for today, I will let go of a resentment. I will pray for this person for the next two weeks. I had to pray for the willingness to let go and let God. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/versepod/versepod1067.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 18, 2016 13:42:58 GMT -5
Just for today, I will remember to practice Step One. It is a Step I need to practice every day. I can't forget where I came from and where I could go, if I don't remember my reason for being here. If I forget, I might be like this sign, sober with no sobriety. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/humorpod/humorpod63.gif)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 19, 2016 22:36:54 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance. It seems like you can't practice your patience, unless you get things in your life to tolerate. I just made a post on A Day Can Start Any Time, and I had to click my mouse about 10 times to make a simple post. I don't like not putting on a picture. They have such a lovely tale to tell and a sentiment that I like to share with others, but they seem to lose their value when I have to fight to copy them each time I post. My friend is going to give me hers when and if she finds it. Patience is a virtue that I seem to be in short supply of lately. I have had a long time saying, that I try not to beat myself up with in today. "I can't stupidity, especially in myself." I may do something stupid, that doesn't mean I am, although today was a real test. This morning I went to boil an egg, forgot it, went to bed and the fire alarm woke me up. The egg popped, the pan got black, but thankfully there was only smoke, no fire. My God was looking out for me. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/iq/qccats540.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 21, 2016 4:32:26 GMT -5
Just for today, I will try to focus and stay in today. I thought I had posted this yesterday, and posted just about everything but. My memory isn`t so good these day. I need to stay grounded and live in today and not project into the future. Water is very grounding for me. Even if it is just to wash my hands and pray for what I need and ask that what I don`t need be taken away that stands in the way of my recovery. ![](http://media.giphy.com/media/SF8qWBUl4sV7G/giphy.gif)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 22, 2016 19:57:03 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance to the best of my ability. I think I went to the doctor's office today looking for a 'fix' quick or otherwise and walked away being told there was nothing more they can do for my pain. I have lost an additional five pounds, nothing shows as being glaringly apparent as to cause and affect. So I will try to practice patience and tolerance and remember that the key to all things is acceptance. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/versepod/versepod1074.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 23, 2016 18:32:52 GMT -5
Just for today, I will be patient with myself. I will try not to project into Thursday. I got a call from my friend asking me what I wanted on my medalion. I asked for "one day at a time." So much of my recovery has been about living in the moment, in the day. It isn't about 25 years, it is about this 24 hours. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/iq/qcanpeekingcat.gif)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 24, 2016 20:25:37 GMT -5
Just for today, I am still working on patience. Today was more about having patience with others. As they say, "You have to have it in order to give to another." ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/iq/qcchickspatience.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 26, 2016 16:01:28 GMT -5
Just for today, I will let go of my fear and walk in faith. I just realized that I didn't want this weekend to end up like last weekend with my son getting hurt. I realized that I took the bus accident today as a bad omen as to what could happen, not saying it would, if my son acts out in his disease. I have to detach, turn him over to HIS Higher Power, and let go and let God. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/thoughtpod/thoughtpod1079.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 27, 2016 2:54:09 GMT -5
Just for today, I will be grateful. I will thank my God for the little things. I will remember that if I have one hand in the hand of a newcomer and the other hand in the hand of my Higher Power, I won't have any hands to pick up a drink or a drug. I will remember that the drink and drugs, no matter what form they take, they all lead to the same soul sickness, and the problem is me. I will be grateful for the changes in my life and work toward others. As they say in Al-Anon, "We aim toward perfection" we are not perfect. This is a one day at a time program. ![](http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/16986-Have-A-Great-Day.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 28, 2016 18:56:57 GMT -5
Just for today, I will continue with gratitude and be grateful that I woke up with no pain in my feet. A few aches and pains here and there, but nothing like the pain I have been experiencing lately. So, so very grateful, and I am not sure, although I don't like to think of it is due to a pill, but I have been back taking Lyrica once a day. Some days I feel like I should endure the pain rather than take the pill, even though it isn't a narcotic. With my mind, one is good, more is better, but that isn't so with this medication. I stopped it before because my doctor had me on two a day. Looks like Garfield is having problems with letting go. ![](http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/02/4d/1a/024d1ad699d07da3a00250b6054c4f4a.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 29, 2016 19:49:10 GMT -5
Just for today, I will have patience with myself. I will not beat myself up. I will allow for mistakes and personal issues that prevent the body from keeping up with my brain. ![](http://media.giphy.com/media/12a3cXp4zXY1xe/giphy.gif)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 30, 2016 9:24:39 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance. Housing is suppose to come in and spray my apartment today. It is in my file that they can only come from 9-1 p.m. I got a notice late on Friday saying that they were coming from 11-4:30 p.m. I phoned them and said, "You have made this error twice in a row. If you can't be here by 1 p.m., cancel and reschedule." I just can't be out at night. I have no were to go and it makes for a long day seeiing as I woke up at 7:30 a.m. If they spray at 1 p.m., I can't get in until 5 p.m. and that only allows 4 hours and I should be away for 6, because of my asthmaric tendencies, when it is humid and the night air seems to affect my breathing. Hopefully the weather will be fine and I will be too. I just have to turn my day over to my HP. I do not need a resentment. I seem to have a running one with Housing, so will have to pray for them too. ![](http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/thumbs/98812-Have-A-Great-Tuesday.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Aug 31, 2016 15:05:55 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice self care. It is okay to care for other, but it has to begin with me. I can't give away what I don't have. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/abranda/abranda8.jpg)
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Post by majestyjo on Sept 2, 2016 0:54:47 GMT -5
Just for today, I will forgive myself. Today was not one of sobriety, even though I was clean and sober. I have to accept my Fibromyalgia and all the symptoms of this disease. I forgot to turn the burner off under my kettle, which was dry. Thankfully my son came in after work and found it before my kettle burnt. I was really upset with myself for not setting my alarm right and missing the appointment with the specialist. I have been waiting a long time to get in to see him. The one good thing that happened, I went to the walk in clinic and I was the first person seen. The doctor said, "There is no infection" See your specialist. On the bus to the clinic, I figured that is what he was going to say. The toe bleeds for no reason, but the peroxide and Polysporin seem to be doing there job. The one good thing I did, was reach out to my friends Barb and Theresa, and to my son. ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/peanuts/peanuts4.jpg)
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Post by bunnypie on Sept 2, 2016 3:54:18 GMT -5
Hey Jo---I am back and my computer is clean. The virus on the area of the coffee shop has been removed from the site & from my computer. It took a long time to locate and get it done but I managed to get my hi tech friend to take care of it. I understand what you mean by medical appts. It seems like it is always "hurry up and wait" I panic and go crazy when my computer is messed up. I heard a great piece of advice "No one can drive you crazy unless you give them the keys!!! I have to forgive myself for giving my keys away so easy!!!-------Bunnypie
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Post by majestyjo on Sept 2, 2016 16:15:02 GMT -5
Told you before you left that I had contacted Max and he confirmed that he received the message. I am not able to make any changes to the site, I have to make him aware that something needs corrected.
I know what you mean, when I had my 10 sites and my computer crashed, I went through computer withdrawal. Not fun!
Hopefully some of the visitors will come back now that you are back posting. We lost about 200 guests and hopefully, one day at a time, they will come back.
Continued prayers for you on your journey.
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Post by majestyjo on Sept 2, 2016 16:18:13 GMT -5
Just for today, I will give thanks for the gifts that are given each day, if we but look for them. I never go into this one store, not my style and something told me to go in and found myself two pairs of leggings for $20., I have gotten them cheaper, but these are good quality. They are so jazzy and colourful, with flowers and designs, that I just might have nightmares wearing them to bed. LOL! ![](http://angelwinks.ca/images/iq/qcgirl275.jpg)
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