Monday's Chip - Purposeful/Aimless

[caressa]

For me, it is always important to have a purpose and direction for the day and not just able aimlessly without a goal or a reason for being. I don't like feeling like I am just taking up space, and believe me, I have been there many times in my life.

I am grateful that I got a call to go to the jail tonight. It has been a while since I have gone in. The Internet Cafe is opening and I will be working again on Thursday.

I do have my physio therapy and I don't always get there due to weather which affects my arthritis and I feel so much better when I can get up and do and not just sit looking at the walls of my apartment. Some days it is just good to get out and appreciate nature. I really miss not being able to get out into the country and for some reason, never thought of taking my book and going to a park although they are not readily accessible for me.

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[SunnyGirl]

Purposeful or Aimless

Hmmmmm.....

I am thinking I am somewhere in the middle between the
two. I do not have any lofty expectations for myself, but I
am determined to get up each day and make the most of
it. I am determined to live a happy life!

I do have goals and when I fail to reach them, I may reset
them a little lower until I get there. In recovery, for many
years it was three steps forward and 2 back, I wasn't sure
I would ever learn the lesson, but progress is progress
no matter how small the growth.

My goal or purpose is to maintain serenity and to help
others to find the peace I have found. One Day At a Time,
God willing.....

Peace on the journey, SunnyGirl

[caressa]

It was really good for me to go to the Al-Anon meeting at the jail tonight. Talked about the feeling and fears behind the using which caused me to pick up. For me it was working the 5th Traditon into my recovery.

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[majestyjo]

So true, the 5th Tradition is what gave me purpose. I questioned my living while others seemed more worthy. I realized that my God had a job for me.

I don't get out much any more, but through the computer, I can connect with other people. It makes the world a small place.

Each day I try to get out of self, and help others.

[bunnypie]

this isn't one of the actual chips on the list but it is a good one! I can piss the day away if I don't have a schedule or a plan. ----Bunnypie