Just for Today

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Sunday, May 15, 2005

You are not a piece of trash but a lovely creation of God.

Each of us who go through the path of recovery from drugs, alcohol, or other substances, feel that we are less than. But God didn't create us that way. Our families, our communities and any mental illness we may have create in us that feeling. So we use to take away the pain, otherwise we can't deal... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 25, 2005

Negativitiy

not only puts others down, but makes you depressed. Sometimes it can seem real cool to be skeptical of everyone and everyone. It is much easier to sound intelligent when cutting other people, ideas or events down. However, the rewrad you get for the little bits of laughter is a bad attitude and all... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Activities

The two guys who live with us are both involved in putting on activities. Our N.A. group has three camp outs, dances, picnics, workshops and conferences. There is no excuse for an N, A. member to be lonely or bored. There is plenty to do. What makes them fun is the people, but they also have great... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Service Work

I have yet to be on a committee. It is something I hate. Maybe someday I will be on one. For now my service work is being kind to newcomers and sponsorship. I have had four sponsees. Only one of them is doing well. That is partly because the women I sponsee have some very serious problems in... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 21, 2005

Getting out of yourself

I used to be shy and afraid of people. Then gradually I changed. I don't know exactly how or why, but I do know one thing that I started doing. When I was attempting to sell Mary Kay I learned that everyone needs to noticed and appreciated. I find that if I notice something interesting or good about... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 27, 2004

It Works

The program of N.A. works. I have a friend who is now in jail on an old charge. Probably his PO forgot to fill out some paper work and someone discovered that he has a probation violation. So last Wednesday before Thanksgiving he was hauled off to jail. I went to visit him on Thanksgiving and last... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 5, 2004

I can't, God can, I think I'll let him.

This week when I was talking with one of my sponsees, we talked about what it means to turn something over to our higher power. I pointed to a chair and said, "Imagine that your higher power is sitting over there. Walk over there and put in your higher power's lap, the resentments your son has... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Meet the Addict

*When we use we don't see the addict, just the drug. When we quit using, then we encounter the addict. Even when craving stops, the addict is alive and well. If we don't deal with him or her, then we will create enough emotional chaos, that we will use again. The addict feels deprived, lonely and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 26, 2004

Learning to Listen

Most of us want to talk. Few of us want to listen. We don't recover if we don't listen. As addicts and alcoholics, we are full of ourselves. We may have low self esteem but we have grand egos. We spend all of our time thinking of ourselves and doing for ourselves. So now that we find ourselves... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 25, 2004

Dealing with Pain

Alcoholics and drug addicts are vulnerable to relapse if we get pain medication in the hospital. The cravings return along with the full blown addict behavior. Addicts need to go in the hospital with a lot of prayer and support. If you are in an emergency situation, call a trusted friend in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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