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Sat, Jul 17, 2021 09:56:50 AM
👍 my personal 👌
posted: Sat, Jul 17, 2021 09:56:50 AM
program may not be perfect, nor may not be a path anyone else can follow, BUT it has kept me clean and allowed me to thrive, instead of merely exist. it is true, i have using dreams. it is also true that i have a recovery routine that allows me to walk through life, each and every day, with a minimum of stress and certainly with no desire to use. that same routine, one might call it a ritual as i often tell the men i sponsor, starts me on a spiritual path, that feeds my soul and allows me the FREEDOM to be a part of something greater.
these days, after months of angst and emotional toil, i have found a bit of balance. i can tell my boss is getting desperate to make sure some of stay, as he has a meeting Monday and he specifically said to keep the time open. i do not know if i passed the audition yesterday, and right now, i can let it go and do my best on the final interview on Monday, after hearing what my current boss is willing to give me, to stay put.
anyhow, it is getting to the time for me to head on out to my home group. just for today, i am well, i feel connected and serene and i am ready to take on this day, no matter what may come down the pike. i do, after all, have friends, peers and a POWER that fuels my recovery, to provide for me, all i need to stay clean another day.
these days, after months of angst and emotional toil, i have found a bit of balance. i can tell my boss is getting desperate to make sure some of stay, as he has a meeting Monday and he specifically said to keep the time open. i do not know if i passed the audition yesterday, and right now, i can let it go and do my best on the final interview on Monday, after hearing what my current boss is willing to give me, to stay put.
anyhow, it is getting to the time for me to head on out to my home group. just for today, i am well, i feel connected and serene and i am ready to take on this day, no matter what may come down the pike. i do, after all, have friends, peers and a POWER that fuels my recovery, to provide for me, all i need to stay clean another day.
∞ DT ∞
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While the author is a member of a 12 Step recovery fellowship, these writings are not intended to endorse or express the published wisdom of any fellowship.
These writings are not meant to be socially or politically correct, and if you take issue with any opinions expressed, please seek the guidance of someone wiser than me.
While the author is a member of a 12 Step recovery fellowship, these writings are not intended to endorse or express the published wisdom of any fellowship.
These writings are not meant to be socially or politically correct, and if you take issue with any opinions expressed, please seek the guidance of someone wiser than me.
Another Look!
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μ using dreams do not necessarily indicate a hole in my program; for an addict, … 539 words ➥ Thursday, July 17, 2008 by: donnot
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¿ do i know, without a doubt, what would happen once i took the first drug ¿ 854 words ➥ Sunday, July 17, 2011 by: donnot
¿ what stands between me and a real, live relapse ? 729 words ➥ Tuesday, July 17, 2012 by: donnot
ℵ i will examine my personal program and ℵ 568 words ➥ Wednesday, July 17, 2013 by: donnot
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… what would happen … 257 words ➥ Friday, July 17, 2015 by: donnot
✏ grateful for ☎ 735 words ➥ Sunday, July 17, 2016 by: donnot
😰 vividly reminding 😱 561 words ➥ Monday, July 17, 2017 by: donnot
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☯ The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao ☯
by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge
Book 2
3) Therefore all in the world delight to exalt him and do not weary
of him. Because he does not strive, no one finds it possible to strive
with him.