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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. -
The way I see you is not always the way you actually look. The images in my line of sight are defined by my internal condition. What that means is that if the wheels are turning inside my skull and my focus is centered on a negative emotion then my perception becomes clouded and I start to influence the world around me in a negative way. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed , so to speak, can quickly become putting on the wrong clothes , drinking the wrong coffee, taking the wrong way to work, people having the wrong look on their faces, etc... Our minds our complex, so much so that sometimes when you dream, one side of the brain is creating the dream while the other is experiencing it and neither one is aware of what the other is doing. Maybe that is a part of the Devine spark in each of us. How we can literally create the world we experience with our thoughts and our words.Maybe that's why it's Soo important to choose both of those very carefully. Knowing that there was a time when you thought you would never draw breath again, and being brought out of that hell , doesn't always mean you will be grateful for every breath you take. Clancy says you have to create moments of intermittent gratitude. Purposefully seek it and recognise it. Things and people don't lose their shine, we lose our gratitude for them and they start to become a mirror for our discontent. Maybe that's why keeping a firm grasp on our own personal bottom is soo important. Maybe it helps keep our perspective grounded. I hope a small part of me never forgets what nothing feels like. I pray I never allow myself to get caught up in possession and the attainment of things that don't truly matter. When the clock runs out I'm sure the only thing I'll really wish for is to be able to turn the hands back and get a little more precious time with the ones I cherish. I'm sure that if in that last moment I was gifted with all the currency this world has to offer , I would happily trade it all away for 5 more minutes with my loved ones. ~ Shin Bin Kikt ~ -
So this isn’t directly related to recovery, but I just had coffee for the first time since being at Step Works. I had a latte with two whole double shots of espresso and I think I’m losing my mind -
✌️🫶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. -
The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences* which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward God’s universe. The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way which is indeed miraculous (p. 25). -
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 -
We are loved and our lives have meaning today. We do remarkable things with our lives— sometimes by accomplishing big goals, and sometimes simply by being ourselves. A member complained to her sponsor that as a homemaker she felt she wasn’t really doing enough with her life or her time, that maybe she should have done something more important. Her sponsor smiled. “Are you kidding? By breaking the cycle of addiction in your family, you’re changing history!” Our greatest achievements may not be the things anyone else ever knows about: The simple fact that we survive our own stories is monumental. That we go on to help others and live lives we can be proud of is beyond our wildest dreams. Whatever we do, we make a difference in the world because we are clean. -LC🔷 -
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 -
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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I'm beginning to realize that none of us are more equipped to deal with the mental aspect of getting clean. No matter our background of work and family, or lack there of. Nor, all the tools we've acquired over time or the ideologies we cling to, to try and make sense out of things that are out of our control. I've grown tired of going to programs and situations of help because I felt like I was hearing the same word regurgitation over and over. You know, those vague sayings that only serve a purpose to give generalized contentment. But we are all subject to be that man drowning and more often than not I'm only barely treading water. I'm slowly and painfully realizing that I've only sat in these circles just hearing the words over and over. I need to start applying and living all those words once I leave, because that's where I fail fuckin consistently. I've become a master regurgitator of recovery sayings and other inspirational and self helping bullshit over the years. Only person that hurts is me (and all the people that care about me)so I'm going to have to wipe my slate clean and return back to this like a child, eager and willing to learn. Wise man once told me, "you can't start a journey of commitment without completing your first one". He said that in regards of me leaving treatment prematurely but I also find truth in that by realizing I got to seek help to solve the problem completely. Not just till things get better and I can get high again. As I'm getting older I see that the regret and internal conflict is only growing stronger. So I think that is my body's and mind's way of telling me that this will surely lead to my death.
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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.
