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04-27-2007, 07:24 PM
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| Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, VA
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| Powerless
Hi folks, I have decided to stick around a while after all. There is so much kindness and support here, I don't want to leave. I went to an AA meeting last night and had a great enlightening that I would like to share. The topic was powerlessness. Being the control freak that I am, the concept was a distant one. There was a lot of talk about being powerless over alcohol. I thought about it for a bit. And I realized, though, I thought I controlled my drinking, I really didn't. It was controlling me. I couldn't stop after one or two and I can't understand anyone who can. Actually, once I started, I could not stop at all. I gain my power over alcohol by realizing I am powerless against it. I just can't take that first drink. I am beginning to understand my powerlessness in other things too. I can't change people, I can't change the past or the future, or a multitude of other things. So why fret over things? I believe in a HP, I know some here don't and that's OK. But I have to trust in Him and know that He's just going to have to take care of the things that I can't. And for that I am thankful. The first thing I do in the morning now, is give the day to my HP. Really fast so I don't take any of it back. Then I can relax, enjoy the day and no matter what happens, I do my best and give what I can and let my HP take care of the rest. I have found great comfort and freedom in this and I can actually enjoy my day. Go figure... (((Hugs))) Carol |
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04-27-2007, 07:27 PM
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| Hope3  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY
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Glad you are here. God grant me the serenity to change the things I can, except the things I can't and the wisdom to know the difference.............Amen, Hope3
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04-27-2007, 08:14 PM
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| SR Moderator  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas
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Hi Carol, I don't think we've ever shard a thread before, but I'm glad you're staying - every good person here makes this group stronger and an even better place to be. D
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04-27-2007, 08:24 PM
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| Life is Grand  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan
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I am glad you didn't let some knucklehead steal your joy!!!! You like it here....everyone likes you here...right-is-right...you should be here!!! Cathy
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04-27-2007, 08:25 PM
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"The first thing I do in the morning now, is give the day to my HP". Carol....This has worked for me for almost 11 months! Simple...and it works. "Really fast so I don't take any of it back". Another tool I learned in recovery...if we do take it back...we can start our day all over again. No matter what the hour... HP is always there. Love,  Sherry (Welcome back!)
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04-27-2007, 08:41 PM
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| On a tear  Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Volcano Country!
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Hey Carol... even though I hang out in the other forums, I usually peek in here, and was sad to see your goodbye message. I am also glad you decided to stay... and what a great post! That powerlessness thing is a primary part of my program in Alanon. Thanks for sharing! (((hugs)))
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04-27-2007, 11:20 PM
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04-28-2007, 06:38 AM
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| Member  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario
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Thanks for that..
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04-28-2007, 07:30 AM
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| Getting out of my own way!  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Looking for a place to turn around
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Carol....glad you are here! I to am a huge control freak and I have to pray to be humble every day and that seems to really help me.....
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04-28-2007, 01:08 PM
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| Follow Directions!  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va.
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Thanks Carol, that first step happened for this old drunk before I even got into the rooms, I simply surrendered to King Alcohol, I could fight no more, alcohol had one, I had lost! Glad to see you staying here hon, great post. Just keep in mind when some one starts spewing BS it does not mean you have to beleive it! Take what you need hon and leave the rest.
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04-30-2007, 07:06 PM
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| Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY
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Noeller for letting me know... It should be: God grant me the Serenity to ACCEPT the things we cannot change; the Power to CHANGE the things we can; and the Wisdom to KNOW the difference..... Hope3
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