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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. -
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. -
With God's grace, his will not mine I will keep trudging,"One Day At A Time "I fell down, I relapsed, but I got back up..it's not how many times you fall down, it's how many times you get back up. My sobriety date is 6/20/22 I want to say thank you and hi to Rich, andeveryone at stepworks I hope all is well with you guys,I cannot remember the name of my counselor but she was awesome! I'm sorry I can't remember don't judge me lol -
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 -
Hay I’m still sober. I still read my book and truly our talk Probably open my eye and mind to my new life so I say thank you for taking the one on one with me!! I know I don’t get on here to much but I haven’t forgot where I learned to live again -
Yesterday I get a call from my sister she hadn't been able to get in touch with my mom since she left sober living last week. My nephew had walked in the bathroom on here she was passed out left stuff laying out. My sister was crying she's got almost 10yrs sobriety and still had a hard time with it. My nephew was crying in the background saying memaw dead cuz he couldn't wake her up. How do u handle something like that -
Interview in a few minutes, prayers all goes well!!! All glory to God and grateful Stepworks started this journey! Love u all -
I got to chair my first NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meeting tonight it was sure a GREAT experience!!! #TRULY BLESSED -
Had a good day off of work, went to a meeting with Ryan then went to the mall with Ryan and huston....it's a good day to be sober
