Wednesday's Chip: Responsible/Irresponsible

[SunnyGirl]

Responsible/Irresponsible

It's my job to act like a responsible adult....

When I get sidetracked and show childish behavior
I get myself into all sorts of trouble. When I make
irresponsible decisions, they can do harm to others,
not just myself.

I am responsible for my recovery, no doctor, priest
or rabbi can heal me, it takes work on my part and
trust in my Higher Power, whom I call God.

Tonight is our meeting here at EOR and I have the
privilege of chairing the meeting this week. To do
this I need to suit up and show up on time, this
is what I feel is my responsibility. It's also my
responsibility to share what I've been given in
recovery. I can only hope a pray that maybe one
small thing I share just might help someone else
out there.

I am responsible for myself.... I'm responsible for
creating my own happiness.... I am responsible for
becoming the best me I can be! I'm never alone,
I have a loving God, great recovery friends on this
journey. I do the best I can one day at a time!

Peace on the journey, SunnyGirl

[caressa]

Nothing clicked this morning, was still working on yesterdays. I came back and saw you here so left it for you to decide.

What came to mind was the false sense of guilt, shame and responsibility I carried for years. Stuff that wasn't mne to take on. For years, I was held accountable for my sister's actions. I was told that I set a bad example and I got blamed for their decisions.

Was just on the phone making arrangements to go into the jail. We made the decision to be with friends and family over the holiday (our Thanksgiving) and we decided to make it the fourth Monday of every month.

I am responsible when anyone, any where reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.

[caressa222]

Feeling guilty about not giving this section more thought. Perhaps it is my denial, or it has because over the years I have become aware and I turn it over to my Higher Power. It seems to be an in going thing, in the moment things change and I get better, and then there are times I can slip back into old habits and behaviors..

[majestyjo]

Just for today, I will remember what my son said to me today. He said, Do as you are told. He recognized a long time ago his mother was a rebel without a cause. The cause in today is my health. I can't have another fall. I have run out of hospitals. Have been in 4 over the last six months.when