March-31 topics

Pancake Marathon:

As today, I have more of a sense of peace, yes there are some moments where I do things because I don't want to, and yet I get to because I know ultimately sometimes a simple fact is giving freely what you have is the best part of waking up; always keep in mind that boundaries and knowing when to essentially say no, What is the simple virtue known as boundaries. and as what is the simple fact that without boundaries, I know that my life can become a manageable I'm powerless from that point of a manageability; as so to keep my peace of mind, essentially that is what we are all doing within recovery: for that is what we are recovering is ourselves at the moment of peace and holding on to what is our understanding of God: good orally Direction, so that we can give hugs and know that we do deserve the gift of a peace of mind and at all times to never still anybody else's peace of mind, yet when it comes down to the simple fact that someone just wants to have a simple exchanging of words because they want to get out their head: maybe that's the value of giving away freely what you have doing things that you don't want to do, as finding peace in the sense of today I get to.

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Resentment is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die almost at times forgetting about the gift that I have because of the work that I have put in and the learning to hug myself, with the power of god and the able to kiss in moments to see that I have to stay teachable with the simple fact of my Willingness is the key to be able to see that When all else fails, follow directions with The key to freedom is in the Steps; to think how far I have come, seeing that trust I have now is because of me keeping up with Live and Let Live and seeing that its able me Keeping An Open Mind, as its able pushing and seeing that if I go back to being nuts, I have to keep up with the maintenance part of my sobriety.

Acronyms

Slogans

Principles

Promise 4: because of the work that I have put in and the learning to hug myself
Step 10 -12: maintenance part of my sobriety

Slogans are wisdom written in shorthand and Acronyms are just the sum/the Virtues, of all that wisdom: WISDOM: When In Self, Discover Our Motives

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"Our real value is in being ourselves."Basic Text p. 101
As we work the steps, we're bound to discover some basic truths about ourselves. The process of uncovering our secrets, exposing them, and searching our characters reveals our true nature. As we become acquainted with ourselves, we'll need to make a decision to be just who we are.
We may want to take a look at what we present to our fellow addicts and the world and see if it matches up with what we've discovered inside. Do we pretend that nothing bothers us when, in truth, we're very sensitive? Do we cover our insecurities with obnoxious jokes, or do we share our fears with someone? Do we dress like a teenager when we're approaching forty and are basically conservative?
We may want to take another look at those things which we thought "weren't us:" Maybe we've avoided NA activities because we "don't like crowds!" Or maybe we have a secret dream of changing careers but have put off taking action because our dream "wasn't really right" for us. As we attain a new understanding of ourselves, we'll want to adjust our behavior accordingly. We want to be genuine examples of who we are.
Just for today: I will check my outsides to make sure they match my insides. I will try to act on the growth I have experienced in recovery.

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On the A.A. calendar it was Year Two . . . . A newcomer appeared at one of these groups . . . . He soon proved that his was a desperate case, and that above all he wanted to get well. . . . [He said], "Since I am the victim of another addiction even worse stigmatized than alcoholism, you may not want me among you." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 141-42
I came to you -- a wife, mother, woman who had walked out on her husband, children, family. I was a drunk, a pill-head, a nothing. Yet no one denied me love, caring, a sense of belonging. Today, by God's grace and the love of a good sponsor and a home group, I can say that --
through you in Alcoholics Anonymous -- I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a woman. Sober. Free of pills. Responsible.
Without a Higher Power I found in the Fellowship, my life would be meaningless. I am full of gratitude to be a member of good standing in Alcoholics Anonymous.

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