24 Hours A Day May 6 AA Thought for the Day I’ve noticed that the ones who do the most for AA are not in the habit of boasting about it. The danger of building myself up too much is that, if I do, I’m in danger of having a fall. That pattern of thought goes with drinking. If one side of a boat gets too far up out of the water, it’s liable to tip over. Building myself up and drinking go together. One leads to the other. So if I’m going to stay sober, I’ve got to keep small. Have I got the right perspective on myself? Meditation for the Day The way sometimes seems long and weary. So many people today are weary. The weariness of others must often be shared by me. The weary and the heavy-laden, when they come to me, should be helped to find the rest that I have found. There is only one sure cure for world-weariness and that is turning to spiritual things. In order to help bring about the turning of the weary world to God, I must dare to suffer, dare to conquer selfishness in myself, and dare to be filled with spiritual peace in the face of all the weariness of the world. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may be a help to discouraged people. I pray that I may have the courage to help bring about what the weary world needs but does not know how to get.

  June 26 Surrendering self-will Our fears are lessened and faith begins to grow as we learn the true meaning of surrender.  We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression. Basic Text, p. 27 = Surrender is the beginning of a new way of life.  When driven primarily by self-will, we constantly wondered whether wed covered all the bases, whether wed manipulated that person in just the right way to achieve our ends, whether wed missed a critical detail in our efforts to control and manage the world.  We either felt afraid, fearing our schemes would fail; angry or self-pitying when they fell through; or guilty when we pulled them off.  It was hard, living on self-will, but we didnt know any other way. Not that surrender is always easy.  On the contrary, surrender can be difficult, especially in the beginning.  Still, its easier to trust God, a Power capable of managing our lives, than to trust only ourselves, whose lives are unmanageable.  And the more we surrender, the easier it gets. When we turn our will and our lives over to the care of our Higher Power, all we have to do is our part, as responsibly and conscientiously as we can.  Then we can leave the results up to our Higher Power.  By surrendering, acting on faith, and living our lives according to the simple spiritual principles of this program, we can stop worrying and start living. = Just for today:  I will surrender self-will.  I will seek knowledge of Gods will for me and the power to carry it out.  I will leave the results in my Higher Powers hands.

✌️🫶Thought for Today What worries you, masters you.  ~John Locke Master your FEAR, and the world is yours.   (thanks Stu K.) Life is such a precious thing    You are a miracle with every smile you bring    yes the sun will rise and set, that is a blessing from above    we all walk with hour glasses unsure of when we’ll go—so we love    yes love is life and life is full of love life      We make our own realities by being true to thine own self . so this is the way we strive to live   Life is such a precious thing . It is all in your perspective.   Michelle B.

December 28 Depression “We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression.” Basic Text, p. 27 ––––=–––– As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time.  When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves.  However, if we do this, our depression may turn to despair.  We can’t afford to let depression lead us back to using. Instead, we try to go about the routine of our lives.  We make meeting attendance and contact with our sponsor top priorities.  Sharing with others about our feelings may let us know we aren’t the only ones who have been depressed in recovery.  Working with a newcomer can work wonders for our own state of mind.  And, most importantly, prayer and meditation can help us tap the power we need to survive depression. We practice acceptance and remember that feelings like depression will unquestionably pass in time.  Rather than struggle with our feelings, we accept them and ask for the strength to walk through them. ––––=–––– Just for today:  I accept that my feelings of depression won’t last forever.  I will talk openly about my feelings with my sponsor or another person who understands.

May you grow up to be righteous May you grow up to be true May you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong And may you stay Forever young

“You always pass failure on the way to success.” Mickey Rooney

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Recovery doesn't open up the gates of h Heaven and let you in... Recovery opens up the gates of Hell and let's you out. ❤️

Think I'm gonna try the NA steps. Been working the AA steps for the past 5 years and I just feel like I'm not getting everything I'm supposed to.

In soberliving

Did government control lead to an opioid crisis? In this interview we hear from Addiction Expert and Stepworks Recovery Centers Founder, Dr. Tom Ingram. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BCoT0SP9Zs&t=5s

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She pulls all the strings he hates his very being theres always something missing in his world that he can't see she controls his everymove he does what she says to do he doesn't have any choice she will make him use he knows it isnt right but doesn't put up a fight he always lets her win yeah the relationship is real tight it's always a one way street she keeps him down he sees he's beat he's about to give up he can't stand on his two feet once they had real fun but those time are forever gone he's gave all he can give now he don't think he wants to live times have got real tough and he needs a special touch so she picks him up real high and then lets him down agian it's hard for him to be as strong hasn't eaten in so long hes lost alot weight and she kicks him while he's down now he thinks he's loosing his mind His family tells him no that it's time for him to go she's caused him so much damage he hangs his head and cries the pain is so real this ain't the way he used to feel she used to make him happy now he's so sad he wants to die it's courage that he needs he's brave he starts to see he's got to let her go so he can change his life was she his friend or was she not seemed she always gave him a shot but once she took over she took up all his time but only when he sees how selfish she can be can he get the courage as he slowly starts to rise he must remain Soo brave he can do it day by day and as he gets his strength up there's a fire in his eyes he knows that it's ok he don't need her anyway and as he breaks her chains he screams out her name in anger she hears his pain he finally has the strength and he looks at her in the eyes and he finally gets the guts to tell crystal her goodbye

Thank God for another day clean and sober

Getting settled in this beautiful sober living house, still trying to understand why I deserve all the blessings bestowed upon me today! Thank you Dwight Z, Todd, the entire Step Work's staff and everyone else for the help and support! I love each and everyone of y'all!

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Just for all those people out thier that thinks life is easy it's not yea sure u may have a decent job and a decent place to lay down but sometimes those things are just things and most of the time u need to look at the bigger picture trust in your higher power me my self I'm still struggling with that but I have so many people around me that care a few in puticular they know who they are and I'm greatful everyday for them. And another thing stick with the steps and your sponsor.

Back at work and feeling better than ever

Hey what's up idk how to add people but I'm looking for Timand Brandon Ray and anyone I was at step works with love u all I went to a meeting at the park earlier ily brothers holler at me on messenger.