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Post by majestyjo on Jan 1, 2017 19:57:25 GMT -5
Just for today, I will work on my acceptance. When I struggle, I find that I only get more pain. I was up all night and all morning, and didn't get to sleep today until 2 p.m. and not the way I want to start 2017. As they say it is a change in attitude. No longer thinking, pain go away I want to sleep. I need to pray and ask for what I need to change the energy that is causing me pain and accept things as they are in the moment.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 2, 2017 23:25:50 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice self-care. I will listen to my body. I will turn off the old tapes and make new ones. I must remember that I am the one who has control of the play, erase, and/or rewind buttons.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 3, 2017 21:29:15 GMT -5
Just for today, I will pray for patience and tolerance. I still haven't heard about my phone. I am trying to allow for the fact that the offices have been closed over the holiday. I had someone call me twice today, but when I picked up the phone, there was nothing. Other times, I have tried to make calls and after talking 2 or 3 min. the phone just goes blank. Apparently they can hear me talking at the other end, but I can't hear them. Other times, I get no dial tone on my end, but a call will come through. In the moment, I am waiting for my mixed berry (raspberry, strawberry, thimbleberry, and blueberry) pie to finish cooking. Then it has to cool for me to eat it. My son came up with a great idea last time, after it cooled enough not to melt the plastic, he set the pie on a couple of ice packs. It looks like he inherited his impatience from me. As they say, "God grant me the Serenity....  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 4, 2017 19:59:58 GMT -5
Just for today, I will keep coming back. I like to say, "I will keep coming, so I don't have to come back. As my son said to me several years ago, "Didn't you say, that when you went to a meeting, that you always felt better afterward. Why stay home and be miserable, when you know you can go to a meeting and feel better. It doesn't make sense." Just for today, I will be senseable, I will connet with another alcoholic/addict. The power is in the rooms.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 5, 2017 19:08:48 GMT -5
Just for today, I will remember to take my QTIP (Quit Taking It Persona) with me. As the saying goes, "What other people think of me is none of my business, and visa versa.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 6, 2017 17:51:10 GMT -5
Just for today, I will forgive myself. I will allow myself to be human and not beat myself up for errors and omissions, and give thanks for the things that I have done.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 7, 2017 23:53:05 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice self-care. For many years, I was the caretaker, but didn't take care of myself. I took a day off today and just sat back and relaxed. Now I am wondering if I should, I looked at the weather station report and we are to have participation for the next 7 days. Not sure what it will all amount to, but maybe I should have gone while the going was good.   |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 8, 2017 15:46:12 GMT -5
Just for today, I will just try to do the do things. Not feeling too good today, so trying to listen to my body and give it what it needs. I have a long track record of just shutting down, ignoring it, and doing what I want to do. It doesn't even have to be a good thing, it can even be Self-Will, not God-Will, depending on how much I allow the addict within me to have it's way with my life. I have freedom of choice. Some days, I can still make unhealthy choices. It is go, go, go and then I crash.
Just for today, I will TRY to follow my God's Will for me in today.
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 9, 2017 17:40:35 GMT -5
Just for today, I will be grateful. It is always a blessing to go downtown and see someone you know. Just the kind of connection I need for a daily spiritual fix, to know I am not alone and when I see someone who I use to see in the rooms and they are back out there using, I am grateful for my program and the gift of sobriety.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 10, 2017 20:11:33 GMT -5
Just for today, I will be open to giving and receiving hugs. They not only heal me but help others. I always ask, "Do you do hugs?" I give the person the option, because some people feel it is invading their space, especially if you don't ask permission.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 11, 2017 20:37:06 GMT -5
Just for today, I will be accepting of where I am at in my program. If it needs changing, I acceept that, and take the necessary steps I need to make the changes I need. If I am in a good place, I will accept where I am at and try not to sabatoge myself, like I use to do in the past. I couldn't stand failure and I couldn't stand success.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 13, 2017 0:00:15 GMT -5
Just for today, I will pick up the tools of recovery to deal with my resentment. Darts cancelled my fare, instead of cancelling my guest. I waited and waited and finally took the bus and was 10 min. late for my group. I was told the meeting started when you get there and end when you leave. It was a good thing there was a newcomer there for her first meeting and I took her on the bus with me when I went home, because she lived around the corner from me. One of the group members collected pamphlettes and a Living Sober book, with a meeting list, and we both put our phone numbers on the meeting list.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 14, 2017 22:16:42 GMT -5
Just for today, I will listen to my body. My medications have been messing up my nervous system and I have to sit down and talk to my pharmacist and my family doctor. I will reach out and ask for help. I will no longer ignore everything and think it will go away or God will heal it for me. I need His Good Orderly Direction and take it to the people who can help me. He puts the right people in my path.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 16, 2017 20:51:36 GMT -5
Just for today, I am trying to be accepting of what is in the moment, so I can take the steps to make changes which will help me to feel better. I don't like being so crippled up.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 17, 2017 19:24:08 GMT -5
Just for today, I will remember that meditation can be any time. Before I came on line, the message I got was "Go with like-minded friends." Sounded like a good plan although tonight's postings are going to be few.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 18, 2017 22:27:33 GMT -5
Just for today, I will remember the Serenity Prayer. I very much needed strength and courage today. I also had to ask for the words I needed to say, the way it needed to be said.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 19, 2017 15:05:01 GMT -5
Just for today, I will remember that recovery has to begin with me. I have to heal and I can't give away what I don't have. I need to fill myself up, and only give away the over flow. How can I forgive others if i can't forgive myself? How can I truly love someone, if I can't love myself? Sometimes I have to set boundaries and protect my personal space.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 20, 2017 11:28:09 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance. I am going to see my sister today by Darts and I am not sure how the visit will go. I haven't seen her for quite some time and I missed seeing her over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. My family have wheels but I don't, but I am making the effort to connect with her. I am hoping it is a van not one of their buses. There buses are like tin cans.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 21, 2017 1:03:59 GMT -5
Just for today, I will be accepting of what is in the moment, knowing it is subject to change. I will try not to make things happen and will go with the flow and live each moment as it comes. More importantly, I will choose to be happy and make the best of my day.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Jan 22, 2017 18:06:28 GMT -5
Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance of myself. I have slept most of the day away, gosh only knows what tonight will bring, so just have to turn it over. I have a doctor's appointment at 11:40 a.m., so hopefully I get enough sleep to get me there. I do have Darts scheduled, so will need to practice with them as well. I have never done waiting well.  |
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.