I heard early on in recovery that nothing changes if nothing changes. It took a little while for this to sink in, but now I get it.
In order for this alkie to stop drinking, I first had to become aware that alcohol was making my life miserable. Nothing else, just alcohol. Then I had to become willing to do something about it. Such as stop drinking! Once I had stopped, it has taken the discipline to continue working a program of recovery, which includes making many chages in my life and lifestyle.
todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful
that I could be part of a successful fundraiser for the 2007 Houston Roundup which was held at Lambda Center Saturday night; I think it raised about $6000 over a 2-hour period
that my life today is better than it was when I was drinking
for a pretty quiet weekend, mostly by myself
that my sister and I met up at my Mom's nursing home, merely by coincidence
that I have yet to make a list of my pet peeves; why be negative?
that I didn't go ballistic when I was wronged by a retail salesperson (in my previous life, I would have yelled and cursed until I had made more than a complete fool of myself)
that I have never been in a police chase
Security is not the absence of danger, but the presence of God, no matter what the danger.
-Anonymous
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g' mornin' dAAve, hAAve a greAAt MondAAy!
The first really profound thing I heard in a meeting...and still is: If you don't drink, you won't get drunk. I found that to be the first thing to "sink in". I hope your day is full and sweet.
I absolutely love your quote! I have been struggling with God a lot....and wow!
Thank you!
Kindly,
K.
Thanks - I have a temporary sponsor, until I can feel people out and find someone I can trust.
I wouldnt quite say that I am happy, but I am less scared than yesterday.....which is an improvement. I have a problem with thinking "everything is ok/solved" when I feel better, but I have to stick around because there is a lot of work I have to do.
Anywho - have a great day!
K.
Thanks for being...
Mike
I am grateful you can write a grateful list after stepping in cat puke!
Dear dAAve,
Happy Monday !
I feel sooo much better today than yesterday (mentally).
What a difference a day makes. Glad I haven't given up before the miracle.
Love your post today. Love you, too
Bunny threw up a little yesterday, but I was lucky and didn't step in it. I know, rub it in!
It's a good day today and unless I decide to think my way into making it bad, it will remain good. Great gratitude list today, including the police chase information.
Hey, I have never been in a police either! Happy Monday dAAve~
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