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04-30-2009, 06:53 AM
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| In One Word
Please sum up this day in one word. Starting the day with one word has helped me tremendously of late. When I get up and after my devotions and prayer, I think of one word that gives substance to my coming day. There are no rules to this exercise, simply come up with a word that will highlight your day each morning and try it for a few days. zit is amazing what one word will do! Just a thought from your friendly neighborhood Rufus!
__________________ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." George Carlin Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous |
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04-30-2009, 07:27 AM
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I've been up for hours RC..... prayed...had breakfast ...took my arthritis meds shared on SR....raked. planted flowers, watered tlaked with a neighbor....called an AA friend to hitch a ride to meeting...started laundry.. made up bed with fresh sheets....ready to post SR Daily readings.... .soooo my today word is.... Productive 
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04-30-2009, 08:09 AM
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Upon arising in the morning, I have the same thought EVERY MORNING: ALIVE Another good day about to happen, I am alive! Love and hugs,
__________________  God Bless You All As You Trudge The Road Of Happy Destiny (especially when you trudgin thru alligators up to your butt) |
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04-30-2009, 11:52 AM
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t6oday my word is truth ty Rufus
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04-30-2009, 12:50 PM
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| Miracles Happen  | Strength is my word for today
__________________ She believed she could so she did.... FAITH makes all things possible...not easy |
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04-30-2009, 12:51 PM
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| Silly Rabbit  | Love
__________________ "To take for permanent That which is only transitory Is like the delusion of a madman." -Kalu Rinpoche |
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04-30-2009, 12:57 PM
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__________________ I never did give anybody hell; I just told the truth and they thought it was hell. -- Harry S. Truman |
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04-30-2009, 01:40 PM
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__________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---*WOW-What a ride*!" |
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04-30-2009, 01:44 PM
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| Grateful
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04-30-2009, 01:45 PM
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| Freedom. 
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04-30-2009, 04:43 PM
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Possible
__________________ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." George Carlin Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous |
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04-30-2009, 05:08 PM
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lots of words i could use there! my word for today is going to be grateful also.im new in sobriety and lost a loved family member yesterday and i didnt think about or want to pick up a drink.for this i am GRATEFUL.
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04-30-2009, 05:25 PM
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Prayers going out for you and your family charmian, I'm sorry for your loss, but glad that you're in recovery and sharing with us on SR.
__________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---*WOW-What a ride*!" |
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04-30-2009, 05:26 PM
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Comfortable.
__________________ I am so thankful for my sobriety  I think there are so many people who want to take as many freaks as possible for a ride on the drama train, and I can't afford the ticket, so forget it. Idgie- |
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04-30-2009, 05:31 PM
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Happy
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05-01-2009, 12:20 AM
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Humbled
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05-01-2009, 06:51 AM
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__________________ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." George Carlin Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous |
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05-01-2009, 06:58 AM
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i got up this morning without fear.............change. when i was suppose to get up.............change. and i knew where my car was and how much money i had..........change. i went on line and paid some bills.........through gritted teeth......but change. My wife phoned and knew where i was..............change. i phoned i couple of guys.......without wanting something from them.......change feed the dogs......tortoises........fish.............change . I could go on and on.........but change is an significant word for me today. trucker |
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05-01-2009, 08:02 AM
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I don't do it every morning but I am going to from now on!
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05-01-2009, 03:43 PM
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__________________ i close my eyes and see clearly i stop trying to listen and hear truth i am silent and my heart sings i seek no contact and find union i am still and move forward i am gentle and need no strength i am humble and remain whole (ancient taoist meditation) |
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05-02-2009, 07:06 AM
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__________________ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." George Carlin Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous |
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