|
|
Post by caressa222 on May 18, 2018 21:46:45 GMT -5
T is for Trust. We tend to take things for granted. We don't always test things out, we just go head long into things and expect them always to be the same. It doesn't always happen that way. Things change, we change, and we often have to rebuild our trust, looking at reality and removing the blanket of denial.  |
|
|
|
Post by caressa222 on May 19, 2018 20:08:21 GMT -5
U is for Unity. This is a WE program. We celebrate our recovery and we are there for each other. One addict/alcoholic sharing with another addict/alcoholic. We can do what I can't do alone.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 21, 2018 15:27:36 GMT -5
V is for Vote. Cast your vote for the Fellowship that works for you. They say you should have no outside interests. We need to focus on our recovery. The squirrel says to gather what you need and make your place safe to store them in.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 21, 2018 15:30:33 GMT -5
W is Wait. The Bible says, "Wait on the Lord." Wait for the Good Orderly Direction from your Higher Power. Don't try to make things happen. They are sure to go astray. All of a sudden the Light will go on, and you will know what to do. If in doubt, don't. Wait until the time is right.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 22, 2018 22:06:39 GMT -5
X is for 'Xtra. When you are feeling over emotional, especially if you are down in the dumps, go to eXtra meetings. When you are coming up on an anniversary, go to eXtra meetings, especially to those you went to in early recovery to show gratitude fpr those who were put in your path. When you need an attitude adjustment, go to eXtra meetings. It probably would hurt to call your sponsor and do some Step work.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 23, 2018 19:23:23 GMT -5
Y is for Yes. You don't have to say "Yes" when you mean to say "No." You don't have to say "Yes, when you need to say "No." Say "Yes" when you mean it. Just because you have learned to say "No" doesn't mean you always have to say it, don't for get "Yes." a  |
|
|
|
Post by caressa222 on May 24, 2018 19:43:38 GMT -5
Z is for Zzzzzzs. Try to get as much rest as you can, even if you can't sleep. Sleep or lack of sleep, can be a real issue in recovery.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 26, 2018 16:34:55 GMT -5
A is for Attempt. All we can do is attempt to be the best that we can be. Sometimes we exceed and other times we fall short of our expectations, but the important thing is that we try. I can't just sit back and say, "I can't." I at least to make an attempt to start to work the program in all my affairs.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 27, 2018 13:44:49 GMT -5
B is for Beware. Be aware of all the beauty around you. Beware of energies around you that are negative. Don't take on something that doesn't belong to you. Some people tend to project their stuff onto you and if you are not in a good space to receive it, set a boundary and detach.  |
|
|
|
Post by caressa222 on May 28, 2018 22:55:01 GMT -5
C is for Care. Take care of yourself. Top yourself up and then you have something in the tank to give to others.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 29, 2018 23:36:57 GMT -5
D is for DOG. DOG is part of what I call the God/Dog syndrome. Good orderly direction from a group of drunks/drug addicts/Divine Order Good. When you look for the 'Divine orderly good' each day, you can't go too far wrong.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on May 30, 2018 12:43:31 GMT -5
E is for Easy Does It...but do it. That seems to be following me around lately. I think someone is trying to tell me something.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on Jun 2, 2018 11:08:07 GMT -5
F is for Forgive. Forgive others, but remember to ask for your God's forgiveness and for forgiveness for yourself.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on Jun 2, 2018 11:16:02 GMT -5
G is for But for the Grace of God, there go I. Be grateful for the program that allows you to become a better person.  |
|
|
|
Post by caressa222 on Jun 5, 2018 22:12:58 GMT -5
H is for Hope. The 12 Promises of AA gave me hope. Seeing members of the Fellowship staying clean and sober, gave me hope that I could too.  |
|
|
|
Post by caressa222 on Jun 5, 2018 22:13:31 GMT -5
I is for Intimacy (In to me see) We need to get to know ourself in order to know what we need. We need to have a relationship with our God and our sponsor, before we look to a relationship with another. That is why they say, "No relationships in your first year.'  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on Jun 6, 2018 9:29:19 GMT -5
J is for Jinx. Don't jinx yourself by saying, "I will never drink or pick up a drug again." We work this program one day at a time. Just for today, I choose not to use. Drugs take many forms, substitution doesn't work. We end up jinxing ourselves and end up with 2 or more addictions.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on Jun 7, 2018 22:31:58 GMT -5
K is for Keep it Simple. This is a simple program for people who like to complicate it. Don't pick up no matter what and go to meetings. Then come the suggestions: get a sponsor, get a home group, work the steps and get involved in service.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on Jun 7, 2018 22:35:15 GMT -5
L is for Love. Love yourself, love your neighbour, live your family and friends.  |
|
|
|
Post by majestyjo on Jun 8, 2018 21:14:17 GMT -5
M is for maintenance. We need to maintain our sobriety by working Steps 10, 11, and 12. We take our inventory to see where we are at to see if we need to change something. We need to connect with our God to see if He wants us to change anything. We share with others and by listening to what we say, we can hear where we are at and check to see whatwe need to change, nurture, or discard from our daily lives.  |
|
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.