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Digits101010 · 11-22-2003, 06:10 AM

Being a Positive AA

Even when I am in the pits I know it won't last long and that the light at the end of the tunnel is not a train. I have realized that by surrounding myself with other positive people is a major benefit to me today and I have added some new lines in my prayers that are working...[Think 11th step prayer]...

"I pray that my heart be open to love and can give love where there is hate. I pray I don't receive hate and negativity today but can return it with forgiveness, light, positivity and love."

I have learned recently that I can easily take on another negative person's emotions...but that it was out of ignorance I was doing so. One day at a time in recovery I have more clarity and can call my experiences, "Experiences" as opposed to "accidents," "shortcomings" or "mistakes." Awareness is the first step in my recovery and thought I could pass on some of the light I have learned.

Sending positive thoughts out to everyone!

Love, Digits

DolphinBlue · 11-22-2003, 06:14 PM

Hi Digits,

that was a great post and true for me too.

I used to think that everything "happened" to me. I thought that the way I interacted with people, the experiences I had, thoughts, feelings, the way I perceived life were all things external to me, just "life" and out of my control. I was just holding on for the ride and taking whatever I could get, which was very little.

Maybe the biggest shift for me has been to realise that I create all of these things, consciously or otherwise, and that my perception is a decision I make. I choose to be positive, I choose to be negative.

This of course takes all the fun out of wallowing in self-pity, blame or resentment and I always get angry when I'm reminded that I'm choosing to be a victim! But I can't argue with that.

Positive people are so important to my life. Not necessarily eternally happy people, but those who face the ups and the downs and can look for the good in the tough times too and learn from mistakes.

Unconditional love has been one of the greatest gifts for me too, to give and receive. I don't think I've ever really felt this for myself or anyone else before or if I have, I didn't know how to show it.

Thanks for getting me thinking! Sending positive thoughts right back at ya!

Love,
Amy

11-22-2003, 06:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Digits101010 Digitally Remastered Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Samsara Posts: 102	Positivity Being a Positive AA Even when I am in the pits I know it won't last long and that the light at the end of the tunnel is not a train. I have realized that by surrounding myself with other positive people is a major benefit to me today and I have added some new lines in my prayers that are working...[Think 11th step prayer]... "I pray that my heart be open to love and can give love where there is hate. I pray I don't receive hate and negativity today but can return it with forgiveness, light, positivity and love." I have learned recently that I can easily take on another negative person's emotions...but that it was out of ignorance I was doing so. One day at a time in recovery I have more clarity and can call my experiences, "Experiences" as opposed to "accidents," "shortcomings" or "mistakes." Awareness is the first step in my recovery and thought I could pass on some of the light I have learned. Sending positive thoughts out to everyone! Love, Digits __________________ Alcohol is only a symptom. What I have is a daily reprieve of that symptom and, if my program is working in my life, others.

11-22-2003, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
DolphinBlue Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 612	Hi Digits, that was a great post and true for me too. I used to think that everything "happened" to me. I thought that the way I interacted with people, the experiences I had, thoughts, feelings, the way I perceived life were all things external to me, just "life" and out of my control. I was just holding on for the ride and taking whatever I could get, which was very little. Maybe the biggest shift for me has been to realise that I create all of these things, consciously or otherwise, and that my perception is a decision I make. I choose to be positive, I choose to be negative. This of course takes all the fun out of wallowing in self-pity, blame or resentment and I always get angry when I'm reminded that I'm choosing to be a victim! But I can't argue with that. Positive people are so important to my life. Not necessarily eternally happy people, but those who face the ups and the downs and can look for the good in the tough times too and learn from mistakes. Unconditional love has been one of the greatest gifts for me too, to give and receive. I don't think I've ever really felt this for myself or anyone else before or if I have, I didn't know how to show it. Thanks for getting me thinking! Sending positive thoughts right back at ya! Love, Amy __________________ It takes both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow.

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