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One of them days!
Back in the 50’s, Elvis sang a song that went something like: “Have you ever” “Ever had” “Ever had one” “Ever had one of those days?” “When nothing went right from morning till night.” “Have you ever had one of … Continue reading
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Racing mind
How do I get my thinking back on track? These are my person’s ideas for achieving peace. I spent my first ten years soberly chasing the squirrels running around in my head. Lucky for me, they went to sleep at … Continue reading
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Completely Present
September Issue of AA Grapevine Magazine By: John L – Editor of Addictions News.—Hernando, Florida Gone are the days of being unable to remember hours or entire days. These were times during which I could have committed any number of … Continue reading
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10 smart ways to deal with rude people
Source: Sophie Lizard 1. Remember, sometimes the rude person is you. Maybe not today, but there’ve been times when you were rude. And you’re not a bad person. So next time somebody’s rude to you, remember that they’re human, just … Continue reading
Happiness
Happiness is not something I FIND, it’s something I CREATE. If I can keep that little saying, front and center, my day will be so much better than when I don’t. It reminds me that I am the only one … Continue reading
Whose Bars are They?
I have always strived to be Happy, Joyous, and Free. Recently, the Happy has been put on the shelf, replaced by a major decision and, subsequently, financial problems. I hadn’t noticed it at first, but I was putting people, places, … Continue reading
Approval
I grew up being influenced by those around me who were more than happy to voice their opinions on how I should run my life. Decisions required a majority opinion of those around me before moving forward. Making decisions on … Continue reading
Is cleaning up after yourself considered service work?
In today’s meeting, that was the topic. I’ve been in hundreds of Service meetings, and they’ve all been basically the same. Today, as we went around the room, each person told of the years they made coffee, opened the doors, … Continue reading
I can’t live my life through others, nor fix anyone but myself.
If Melody Beattie has taught me anything in her book, “Codependence No More,” it is the title of this writing. In the early 90’s, I followed her teachings closely. During that time, recovery was known as “Healing the Inner Child.” … Continue reading
Ready, SHOOT, Aim
The phrase “ready, shoot, aim” generally refers to taking action immediately without careful planning or thorough consideration of the consequences. Have I ever spoken without thinking? Well, if I’m totally honest, the answer is, definitely YES. I’m embarrassed when I think of … Continue reading
