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Post by lala on Mar 23, 2004 12:02:34 GMT -5
hi everyone it has been a while ......as for me im sober another day by the grace of god and the fellowship of A.A. lots of exciting things have been going on in my life recently god has taken complete control and im letting him i never knew it could be this good. even the bad days dont seem that bad not so bad that a drink or drug will make it better. one thing im learning is how to be busy! that committee is not where i stay and being busy helps me get out of my head wow what a concept and service work is part of my daily routine im so grateful. i love being sober and i love the fellowship of A.A...............lala
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Post by Caressa2 on Mar 23, 2004 14:22:52 GMT -5
Dear Lala,
Service was what worked for me. I had a co-sponsor who told me, "You are only half a hand-shake you know!" From that time one, I made a point of trying to be a greeter and make people welcome. I remember the fear I felt going into my first mixed speaker meeting. I wanted to run away, but my friends made me stay. They said, "Remember you aren't alone!"
With all the people laughing and talking, it reminded me of this place I use to drink and didn't want to go there. When I got inside, I found out it was a different kind of laughter and it was good times, not the phoney laugh and the loucness which broke out into violence and abuse.
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Post by frogdog on Mar 23, 2004 21:39:23 GMT -5
Lala,
About 4 years ago, I was about to embark on an entirely new life, leaving a career and moving, etc. I was SO anxious...couldn't sleep. One night I was particularly stressed about the future and my past decisions. I prayed really hard just to be able to sleep. And, suddenly, I heard this voice - loud but in my head...but not my voice (!) and it said, "Let it go. When are you going to realize that I will never let you down? Now, let go." And, I did. And, was able to sleep.
As a result of that night, I have been able to allow my life to take on some incredible changes and have become much more of who I am called to be. Some nights, I still hang on, but I have at least learned HOW to let go, and when I practice letting go, God always does step in and take control and guide me gently...like a leaf in a gentle breeze.
Just wanted to share. It is an incredible relief when we allow ourselves to be led to our higher purpose.
--Frogdog
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Post by majestyjo on Nov 30, 2019 22:55:44 GMT -5
Miss you Frogdog. God Bless.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.