hey all,
just thought i would share this....and this is in noway intended for any one person... seems this board needs some healing........
God bless.
gina :)
Today's Thought
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 30, 2004
You are reading from the book Today's Gift.
Telling the truth is a pretty hard thing.
--Thomas Wolfe
Lying can be like sailing choppy waters. The more we lie, the higher the waves get, and the harder the sailing. When we lie, we feel we've failed ourselves and others. We have to work hard to cover up our lies, and the fear of someone finding out is always with us.
If we ask God for courage to tell the truth, we can be like the sailboat on a clear and calm day. We can enjoy the small waves and the light warm breeze we've given ourselves. Honesty is a good habit, and is easy. With a little faith in our own worth, we can choose the calm waters' honesty and apply our creativity to new, growth-oriented activities instead of covering up old mistakes.
How can I smooth my waters right now?
Today's Thought
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 30, 2004
You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning.
And what a delight it is to make friends with someone you have despised!
--Colette
What does it mean to say we "despise" someone? Usually it means that we have invested a lot of energy in negative feelings; it means that we have let ourselves care deeply about someone. We would never say we "despised" someone who wasn't important to us. Why have we chosen to let negative feelings occupy so much of our hearts?
Sometimes, in the past, that negative energy has become almost an obsession, consuming our time, gnawing at our self-esteem. But in recovery there comes a moment of lightning change; a moment of release from the bonds of obsession. The other person is, after all, just another person--a seeker, like ourselves. And, since we cared enough to devote our time and energies to disliking her, she is probably someone who would be rewarding to know.
Recovery has given us the opportunity to turn over many negative feelings, to discover that "friend" and "enemy" can be two sides of the same person.
Today, I will look into my heart and see whether I am clinging to obsessive concerns with other people. I will resolve to let them go.
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 30, 2004
You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning.
And what a delight it is to make friends with someone you have despised!
--Colette
What does it mean to say we "despise" someone? Usually it means that we have invested a lot of energy in negative feelings; it means that we have let ourselves care deeply about someone. We would never say we "despised" someone who wasn't important to us. Why have we chosen to let negative feelings occupy so much of our hearts?
Sometimes, in the past, that negative energy has become almost an obsession, consuming our time, gnawing at our self-esteem. But in recovery there comes a moment of lightning change; a moment of release from the bonds of obsession. The other person is, after all, just another person--a seeker, like ourselves. And, since we cared enough to devote our time and energies to disliking her, she is probably someone who would be rewarding to know.
Recovery has given us the opportunity to turn over many negative feelings, to discover that "friend" and "enemy" can be two sides of the same person.
Today, I will look into my heart and see whether I am clinging to obsessive concerns with other people. I will resolve to let them go.
Good posts Gina, Bob's lucky to have a girl like you.
JD
JD
Hi Gina,
Great posts!!! I agree totally.
My New Years Resolution is to let go of all past grudges, to forgive and forget. I believe that life is too short and holding grudges is not good for you - it'll eat you up inside.
I know we are ALL ADDICTS. Some sicker than others. But I also think that we all deserve a second chance (or in alot of our cases a third, fourth - lol).
We are here for one thing - to try to help each other. Anger and hostility has no place here. I'm not saying I'm perfect, because I've been angry ALOT of times. But now I choose to move on - focus on recovery. I believe God gave me a second chance when I made it though Christmas Day with no painkillers and none since.
I wish EVERYONE the best for a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Sober (as possible) New Year. All the best to all of you. God bless.
Love,
Marie
Great posts!!! I agree totally.
My New Years Resolution is to let go of all past grudges, to forgive and forget. I believe that life is too short and holding grudges is not good for you - it'll eat you up inside.
I know we are ALL ADDICTS. Some sicker than others. But I also think that we all deserve a second chance (or in alot of our cases a third, fourth - lol).
We are here for one thing - to try to help each other. Anger and hostility has no place here. I'm not saying I'm perfect, because I've been angry ALOT of times. But now I choose to move on - focus on recovery. I believe God gave me a second chance when I made it though Christmas Day with no painkillers and none since.
I wish EVERYONE the best for a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Sober (as possible) New Year. All the best to all of you. God bless.
Love,
Marie
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Nice post, Gina, and nice resolve Marie.I haven't decided what my new years resolution will be yet. (I never keep them anyway,lol) Okay, I got it, I will get over my negative obsession with Mel's wife, no wait.....I'll get my brand new, red mustang. See why I never keep them? lol, love, Kat
Hey Kat -
Youre too funny - yeah, besides my above post, I want to lose at least 10 lbs and more if possible.
Love,
Marie
Youre too funny - yeah, besides my above post, I want to lose at least 10 lbs and more if possible.
Love,
Marie
