Sunday Chip----Love/Hate

[Misty]

I went to a meeting yesterday and a man stood up and said he had drank after 26 years of sobriety. HE was
all shakey and crying and I just hated to hear that he had blown all
that sobriety and was starting over. I went up and gave him a hug
and told him I love him. But for the grace of God here am I!!! This man was there when I first came in.
Do you have love or hate??? Please
let me know!!! Thanks----Mistyeve

[Lin]

there are not many things in this world I can say i HATE. it's a strong word. I do HATE what this disease does to people...how it changes them and how it drags them down and those around them.

But i dont hate any people, foods, etc.

The closest thing I have to hating groups is Peopel who handle snakes and say they wont be bitten if they have enough faith...not those people but the ones in their group who hand those snakes to their yong KIDS and tell THEm to have faith. I cringe at that. I saw it on TV. never in prson and dont think any are in my community. And child abusers. I have a tough time with child and pet abusers. A guy on TV last night had raped two young children...one was 4. And he was crying and pleding for mercy. good thing I'm not on his jury. no mercy from me for that. I think he ought to have to wear pink or lavender or something like that in jail to let the other inmates know he's a pedophile in fact. (MEANIE I AM)

there are no foods i "hate". I avoid a few things..but only a handful at that.

I love life and i love people. I love to be with people and be of service.

COunt me LOVE.

LIN

[Misty]

Dear Lin----These 2 things can be taken to an extreme to where they become defects. I used to pet on my bunny to where she almost had a bald spot down the middle of her back. She would run away after a while cuz that kind of love was a
smothering possessiveness and she
couldn't handle it. I must be a meanie too cuz I think rapist and pedophiles should have their "parts" removed. IF ya can't use it correctly then don't use it at all!!! Just my own opinions!!! Good to hear from you honey & thanks for stopping by-----Mistyeve

[caressa]

As Lin says, hate is a strong word. I hate it when people knows there is a solution and make a decision to pick up. I know I am powerless, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.

I love the program, it works when you work it. Some people say, "The program didn't work for me." My response is, "Did you work for the program!"

We are given daily reprieve, nothing more, nothing less. Just for today I don't have to use. I love the security of that statement. I hate the insecurity of what it is like when I am using. Whether it is men, pills, booze, food, anything that takes my life out of balance. It all leads to the same soul sickness. I love the solution. Keep coming so you don't have to come back and stay clean, just for today.

[Misty]

Dear Caressa----I think balance is the key to serenity and contentment
and these are what keep my life good!!!! Thanks for stopping by---
Mistyeve