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Post by Lin on Mar 8, 2017 7:09:10 GMT -5
A is for AWARENESS...we have to be aware of a character defect before we can begin to change it.
LIN
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 9, 2017 1:07:16 GMT -5
B is for Brighten. Brighten up your day and that of someone else by saying hello. When we isolate, we isolate our spirit. We need that connection with others in order to have that spiritual experience each day.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 10, 2017 0:36:09 GMT -5
C is for Cherish. Cherish yourself, you are worthwhile. Cherish the program and give thanks for this wonderful gift that has been passed on by Bill W. and Doctor Bob. Hang in there, one day at a time and things will change.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 11, 2017 22:39:23 GMT -5
D is for Detachment. We detach because we love ourselves and others. We do it for our own health and well being. We love the other person, but they are not good for us in today.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 11, 2017 22:39:33 GMT -5
E is for Emotions. They can be very tiring. I need to become aware of them. Some are deep rooted and I have to go to the Source to get a true honest look at them. Some are so old, they have been blown all out of proportion and we have given them too much importance in today. This is a one day at a time program. We need to let go of our past and do what we need to do to let them go and not bring them, into today.  |
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Post by Lin on Mar 14, 2017 7:04:55 GMT -5
F is for FAMILY....I have my family of origin and I have my recovery family. In my family my recovery family is much nicer to be around!
LIN
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 16, 2017 16:31:38 GMT -5
G is for Grow. I needed to work the Steps in order to grow and change in this program. This is a one day at a time program. It isn't a quick fix program, it is a living program, and I have to ask for guidance and direction daily to work on my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical sobriety.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 17, 2017 23:11:26 GMT -5
H is for Honesty. Not just honesty with others, but self-honesty. It is easier said than done.   |
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Post by Lin on Mar 18, 2017 6:15:46 GMT -5
I is for I...I am responsible for myself and nobody else. I have to remind myself of that still.
LIN
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Post by Teiger on Mar 18, 2017 22:20:27 GMT -5
J is for Just For Today I can practice these principles in all my affairs. 
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 25, 2017 7:10:11 GMT -5
K is for K.I.S.S., Keep It Simple, Sweetheart. Sounds much better than the original, Keep It Simple, Stupid. We had enough derogatory talk prior to recovery, we don't need to put ourselves down in today.  |
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Post by Lin on Mar 25, 2017 11:52:18 GMT -5
L is for LETTING GO...when I let go of something I am trying to control and give it to God, my life gets so much easier!
LIN
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Post by Lin on Mar 26, 2017 5:39:59 GMT -5
M is for ME...The only person I can change is MYSELF. The only person I can control actions and words is ME.
LIN
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 27, 2017 6:30:18 GMT -5
N is for Nice. The thought that came to mind was, "Place nice children." We are told that we need to become like little children and relearn unconditional love and trust." It is nice when friends share with you. It is nice when people stop to say hello. It is nice that I was up each morning to a new day.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 30, 2017 22:46:54 GMT -5
O is for Ourselves. We need to focus on ourselves and take it off others. Recovery is about us. My walking our talk, we carry a message of recovery. People will see us and want what we have. I am powerless over my disease and that of others. A drug is a drug and comes in many forms.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Mar 31, 2017 18:37:10 GMT -5
P is for Priceless. The gifts of recovery are priceless. How can you begin to price on forgiveness, peace of mind, the ability to make decisions, the courage and strength to let go and let God, and so much more. Those little things that my seem unimportant add up and show us that our God is working in our life, doing for us what we couldn't do alone. We have a disease of perception. We can recover from that hopeless state of mind and body.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 4, 2017 16:59:33 GMT -5
Q is for Quit. Quit drinking, but recovery is more. Quit the old habits, patterns, and change your old ways of thinking. Quit being so hard on yourself. It is a one day at a time program. It isn't a quick fix, you are a work in progress.  |
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Post by Lin on Apr 5, 2017 6:16:29 GMT -5
R is for recovery. It has been such a blessing to my life to find friends and a program of recovery!
LIN
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 7, 2017 22:41:49 GMT -5
S is for Still. If I am still acting out in my disease, what am I doing wrong? What Step do I need to work on? If I am still filling up my life with just meetings, what do I need to do to find balance. Do I have a hobby or a favorite past time I would like to pursue. Would I like to go back to school? Do I need to spend more time with my family? This is a living program.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 10, 2017 20:08:43 GMT -5
T is for Trust. Trust that the program will work for you. Trust that your Higher Power loves you and knows what is good for you. I was told that if I didn't trust myself, it meant that I didn't trust my Higher Power. If I turn my day over to His Care in Step Three each day, then I need to trust that He will not forsake me or leave me to my own devises, for that 24 hours. We have a 24 hour program, not a 2-4 hour program. My best thinking got me to the doors of recovery.  |
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.
Jun 20, 2021 7:32:46 GMT -5