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Post by majestyjo on Sept 30, 2017 23:10:54 GMT -5
A is for Awareness. We are aware that the holidays are coming. Thanksgiving stuff is in the stores. We in recovery, must remember that Thanksgiving is an all year thing. I am aware of the many gifts my God so freely gives. When I become aware of them, I say thank you, thank you, thank you.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 6, 2017 22:40:33 GMT -5
B is for Blessings. We are truly blessed. This program is for those who want it, not necessarily for those who need it. I believe we are chosen. We have a message to carry.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 7, 2017 22:56:58 GMT -5
C is for Caring. So grateful that I have a caring, loving, and forgiving God in my life. Thanksgiving should be all year round.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 9, 2017 20:09:53 GMT -5
D is for Divine Orderly Good. Look for the good in someone. Sometimes it doesn't seem to be readily apparent, while others wear it on their sleeve. It doesn't matter if your God is the opposite of what others believe, as long as your God works for you. Don't forget, that Higher Power can't be you. I call it the God/Dog syndrome.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 11, 2017 7:26:10 GMT -5
E is for Eating. They say, it isn't always what you eat, but what is eating you. I have to remember that this program is mental, emotional, spiritual and physical and I need food to feed them all, not just my body.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 12, 2017 20:39:06 GMT -5
F is or Final. AA was the last resort for many. They tried many things and finally had to admit defeat. Surrender isn't giving up, it is giving over to our Higher Power. Making the decision to work the program to the best of our ability. There is no failures in working the Steps, no right or wrong, only if it takes you back out to do more research.  |
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Post by caressa222 on Oct 14, 2017 0:55:52 GMT -5
G is for Gratitude. Put some attitude in your gratitude. Don`t just say it, show it.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 14, 2017 20:34:43 GMT -5
H is for Higher Power. So grateful for my Higher Power. Thanksgiving should be all year round. My Higher Power is the Source of my recovery, without Him, I would be nothing.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 16, 2017 18:37:53 GMT -5
I is for Integrity. Walking your talk. This is so important for me and my recovery. I tend to tell it as it is. What you see is what you get.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 17, 2017 21:49:01 GMT -5
J is for Just for today. That is where you will find your Higher Power. You can't connect with Him/Her if you are absorbed by the past and/or projecting into the future. Now is where life is happening.  |
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Post by caressa222 on Oct 18, 2017 1:44:53 GMT -5
K is for Kind. Be kind to yourself and others. Manners are lost in todays society. Lets bring them back.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 19, 2017 22:33:36 GMT -5
L is for Learn to listen, Listen to learn. It doesn't matter how long you have been around the rooms of recovery, this program is one day at a time.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 20, 2017 21:58:14 GMT -5
M is for Miracles. I believe in miracles, I am one. Never thought I would live to be 40, didn't find recovery until I was 49. I almost missed out on my 40s. Here I am in today and I am 75. The nice thing is, I keep having people say, "You don't look it." I was reborn of the spirit.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 21, 2017 21:57:36 GMT -5
N is for New. Each day is a new beginning. We can try new things, meet new people, try new skills. The list is endless. With my God, all things are possible.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 22, 2017 22:56:22 GMT -5
O is for Opinions. Every one has one. We have to allow people to be right. We need to keep an open mind and accept that we don't have to agree with everyone and everyone doesn't have to agree with me.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 23, 2017 21:16:57 GMT -5
P is for Patience. Have it if you can. It is one day at a time. Bring the body, and the mind will follow. We don't get it all at once, it is not a quick fix. Be patient with yourself.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 24, 2017 22:40:59 GMT -5
Q is for Quench. Quench your thirst with healthy choices. Remember we have body memories and it may not be a physical thirst or hunger that you need. Pick up literature, go to a meeting, call your sponsor, pray, etc. Just because you have a feeling doesn't mean you have to act on it.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 25, 2017 23:03:33 GMT -5
R is for Remember. Remember when. Remember early recovery. Remember what it was like when you went to your first meeting.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 25, 2017 23:04:25 GMT -5
S is for Self. Get out of Self and be there for others. Get rid of the great "I" am, and remember that "We" can do what I can't do alone.  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 26, 2017 22:34:53 GMT -5
T is for Trust. Trust the process. As we work our program, we heal and grow. We can't base our tomorrows on our yesteryears.  |
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